Below are the key facts about this program at Sacramento State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Sacramento State among the top schools in the country for general psychology, coming in at #52 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 52 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in California | 11 of 176 |
The following degree levels are offered in general psychology at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 648 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 648 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Sacramento State is a solid choice among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,078 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $15,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 80 |
Sacramento State awarded 648 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (45%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Sacramento State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 7 |