by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
With 141,695 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, general psychology is the 4th most popular major in the United States.
Across California, there were 29,992 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California” ranking looked at 202 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular general psychology programs in the United States.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California. CSUN is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 881 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s psychology degrees to 812 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Psychology at Cal State Fullerton
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s psychology degrees to 684 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about General Psychology at University of California - Los Angeles
Out of the 202 schools in the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Diego State University landed the #5 spot on the list. SDSU is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 638 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
California State University - Sacramento came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. California State University - Sacramento is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 609 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #7, California State University - San Bernardino did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. California State University - San Bernardino is a fairly large school located in San Bernardino, California that handed out 585 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Psychology at California State University - San Bernardino
With a ranking of #8, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 535 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking, coming in at #9. University of California - Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 520 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #10, San Jose State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. San Jose, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s psychology degrees to 515 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Psychology at San Jose State University
California State University - Dominguez Hills came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. California State University - Dominguez Hills is a fairly large public school situated in Carson, California. It awarded 511 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #12, California State University - Fresno did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. Fresno State is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 483 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full California State University - Fresno General Psychology Report
San Francisco State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school awarded 474 diplomas to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Psychology at San Francisco State University
Sierra College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. Rocklin, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s psychology degrees to 435 students in 2020-2021.
California State University - East Bay came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. California State University - East Bay is a public institution located in Hayward, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 430 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #16, California State University - Stanislaus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. Located in Turlock, California, this fairly large public school handed out 414 diplomas to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Mt. San Antonio College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. Mt. SAC is located in Walnut, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 385 ’s psychology degrees to qualified students.
Merced College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. Merced College is a public institution located in Merced, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 378 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. Located in Pomona, California, this large public school awarded 374 diplomas to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full California State Polytechnic University - Pomona General Psychology Report
University of California - Irvine landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. UC Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 367 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of California - Irvine General Psychology Report
California State University - Los Angeles ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. Cal State LA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 366 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Psychology at California State University - Los Angeles
With a ranking of #21, California State University - Chico did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. Chico, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s psychology degrees to 366 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about General Psychology at California State University - Chico
Bakersfield College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 357 ’s psychology degrees to qualified students.
California State University - Channel Islands ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California list. This medium-sized school is located in Camarillo, California, and it awarded 356 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Pasadena City College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Psychology Major in California ranking. Pasadena City College is located in Pasadena, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 339 ’s psychology degrees to qualified students.
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Not only did these schools make the top 31 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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