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Applied Psychology in California

Applied Psychology Schools in California

Jobs for Applied Psychology Grads in California

110,440 people in the state and 690,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Applied Psychology.

Applied Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Applied Psychology Jobs in California

In this state, Applied Psychology grads earn an average of $185,027. Nationwide, they make an average of $145,500.

Applied Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 9 colleges in California that offer Applied Psychology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,013 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,878 a year. 20% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $11,976 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,818 in their first year after graduation. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $14,600 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $105,587 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Biola University

La Mirada

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,740 a year. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,833 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 69%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $78,094 a year.

#9

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,660 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Applied Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Applied Psychology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Applied Psychology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Psychology 147,078
Other Experimental Psychology 13,996
Experimental Psychology 4,439
Other Psychology 2,825
Physiological Psychology 1,424
Social Psychology 458
Cognitive & Language Psychology 380
Quantitative Psychology 203

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