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Applied Psychology in California

Applied Psychology Schools in California

363 students earned Applied Psychology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Applied Psychology is the 241st most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors in California

Applied Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 233
Bachelor’s Degree 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In California, a applied psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied psychology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
  • White: 28.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 31.1%
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Jobs for Applied Psychology Grads in California

In this state, there are 72,910 people employed in jobs related to an applied psychology degree, compared to 513,950 nationwide.

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Wages for Applied Psychology Jobs in California

Applied Psychology grads earn an average of $117,990 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in California that offer applied psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,036 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,805.

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Biola University

La Mirada
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,426.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,524. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to applied psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Clinical Psychology 1,761
Counseling Psychology 1,391
Applied Behavior Analysis 1,304
School Psychology 486
Organizational Psychology 363
Forensic Psychology 239
Other Psychology & Counseling 166
Educational Psychology 72

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