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 CSUB ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUB was ranked #420 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #50 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Bakersfield handed out 280 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUB is $23,911. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at California State University - Bakersfield.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to 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, 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Bakersfield with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 13 |
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