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General Psychology Schools in California

29,992 students earned Psychology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14,881
Associate Degree 13,563
Master’s Degree 1,293
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.6%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in California

In this state, there are 90,260 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in California

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

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

881 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

812 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,003.

769 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time.

684 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

638 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

609 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. A typical student attending Sac State will pay a net price of $11,178.

585 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. In their early career, CSUSB grads earn an average salary of $42,079. 89% of students get financical aid.

535 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 47% of the teachers are full time.

520 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,930. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

515 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,542. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,540 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years.

General Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Psychologists 13% $112,350
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 6,163
Child Development & Psychology 4,035
Other Psychology 398

View all majors related to General Psychology

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