by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 346 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 335 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Chico State. This makes it the #47 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $31,827. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,821 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Chico State tuition and fees.
Of the 346 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Chico State, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Chico State does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chico State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Chico State make a median salary of $48,227. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from Chico State. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at California State University - Chico.
More about our data sources and methodologies.