by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, San Diego State University highly for psychology, placing at #117 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 117 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 25 of 194 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 681 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The psychology area of study at San Diego State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 707 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University awarded 681 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
San Diego State University is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 26 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 30 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University report a median salary of $37,078 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $14,301 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
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 | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about San Diego State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 348 |
| White | 188 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 53 |
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 7 |
