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Counseling Psychology in California

Counseling Psychology Schools in California

1,682 Counseling Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Counseling Psychology is the 73rd most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Counseling Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,633
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Counseling Psychology Grads in California

In this state, there are 88,140 people employed in jobs related to a counseling psychology degree, compared to 610,960 nationwide.

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Wages for Counseling Psychology Jobs in California

Counseling Psychology grads earn an average of $117,990 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer counseling psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

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174 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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National University

San Diego
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $29,412. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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

This private school has an average net price of $30,426. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. An average student at TUW will pay a net price of $16,805.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,538. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Cal Baptist.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,133.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
856 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,201 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.25 years to complete their degree at Hope.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Irvine. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,395.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Clinical Psychology 1,761
Applied Behavior Analysis 1,304
School Psychology 486
Organizational Psychology 363
Applied Psychology 265
Forensic Psychology 239
Other Psychology & Counseling 166
Educational Psychology 72

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View Nationwide Counseling Psychology Report

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