by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CSUSM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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CSUSM was ranked #139 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #16 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 325 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 327 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CSUSM. This makes it the #172 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 CSUSM is $31,355. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUSM, psychology students borrow a median amount of $17,879 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 | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 325 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from CSUSM. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 31 |
CSUSM 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 CSUSM Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from CSUSM in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CSUSM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 - San Marcos.
More about our data sources and methodologies.