by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #61 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 61 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 11 of 194 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 689 |
| Master’s | 110 |
The psychology area of study at Cal State Long Beach includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 745 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 54 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Long Beach awarded 689 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 13 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 15 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,420 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $12,000 in student loans. This is lower than $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 122 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 362 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 43 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 110 |
