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. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #493 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #56 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 343 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 352 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Cal State LA. This makes it the #109 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,567 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 343 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal State LA, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 250 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
The psychology program at Cal State LA awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 12 |
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