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General Psychology in California

General Psychology Schools in California

Jobs for General Psychology Grads in California

There are 128,050 people in the state and 796,560 people in the nation working in Psychology jobs.

General Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Psychology Jobs in California

In this state, Psychology grads earn an average of $174,028. Nationwide, they make an average of $138,594.

General Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 43 colleges in California offering Psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,193 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,959 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#18

Merced College

Merced

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,477 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,194 a year in tuition.

#19

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,703 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,430 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,645 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,033 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,878 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#23

Sierra College

Rocklin

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,747 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,105 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,351 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

General Psychology Careers in CA

Some of the careers 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
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $68,140

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Psychology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 40,952
Child Development & Psychology 22,813
Other Psychology 2,825

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