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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 141,695 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 34,767 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 253 colleges that offer a degree in general psychology. That schools that top this list have a program in general psychology in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for General Psychology in the Far Western US Region

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Saybrook University
Oakland, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saybrook University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Oakland, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 degrees to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% 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%.

Full Saybrook University General Psychology Report

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Simpson University
Redding, California

Out of the 253 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Simpson University landed the #2 spot on the list. Simpson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Redding, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 55 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Simpson U General Psychology Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Channel Islands. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. California State University - Channel Islands is a medium-sized school located in Camarillo, California that handed out 356 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full California State University - Channel Islands General Psychology Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 109 diplomas to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Psychology at The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Merced. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Merced is a public institution located in Merced, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 320 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% 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 86%.

Full University of California - Merced General Psychology Report

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California State University - Stanislaus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Turlock, California, this fairly large public school handed out 414 diplomas to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on General Psychology at California State University - Stanislaus

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University of the West
Rosemead, California

University of the West landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Rosemead, California, and it awarded 10 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of the West

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Nevada State College
Henderson, Nevada

Nevada State College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. Nevada State College is a medium-sized school located in Henderson, Nevada that handed out 105 ’s psychology degrees 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 NSC

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Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 27 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Psychology at Northwest University CAPS

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Merced College
Merced, California

Merced College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. Merced, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s psychology degrees to 378 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Psychology at Merced College

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Marymount California University
Rancho Palos Verdes, California

With a ranking of #11, Marymount California University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and it awarded 33 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Psychology at Marymount California University

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California State University - San Bernardino did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in San Bernardino, California, this fairly large public school handed out 585 diplomas to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Psychology at CSUSB

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Antioch University - Los Angeles
Culver City, California

Antioch University - Los Angeles ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. Antioch University - Los Angeles is located in Culver City, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 ’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Antioch University - Los Angeles General Psychology Report

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California State University - Monterey Bay landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Seaside, California, and it awarded 252 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

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 full report on General Psychology at California State University - Monterey Bay

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William Jessup University
Rocklin, California

William Jessup University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. William Jessup University is a small school located in Rocklin, California that handed out 55 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full William Jessup University General Psychology Report

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

College of the Desert ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. College of the Desert is a fairly large public school situated in Palm Desert, California. It awarded 194 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Psychology at College of the Desert

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California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. California State University - Dominguez Hills is a fairly large school located in Carson, California that handed out 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%.

Read full report on General Psychology at CSUDH

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Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. Vanguard University of Southern California is a small school located in Costa Mesa, California that handed out 66 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Psychology at Vanguard

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Menlo College
Atherton, California

Menlo College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Atherton, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified ’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Psychology at Menlo College

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Canada College
Redwood City, California

Canada College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Redwood City, California, and it awarded 91 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Canada College General Psychology Report

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Holy Names University
Oakland, California

Holy Names University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. Holy Names University is located in Oakland, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about General Psychology at HNU

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Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, Nevada

Sierra Nevada College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Incline Village, Nevada, and it awarded 22 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Psychology at Sierra Nevada College

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Northcentral University
San Diego, California

Northcentral University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Northcentral University is located in San Diego, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 242 ’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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%.

Full Northcentral University General Psychology Report

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Humboldt State University
Arcata, California

Humboldt State University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region list. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Arcata, California. It awarded 190 ’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Psychology at Humboldt State University

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California State University - Bakersfield came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSUB is a public institution located in Bakersfield, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 280 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Psychology at CSUB

Rest of the Best 38 in Schools Highly Focused on Psychology Major in the Far Western US Region

Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Skyline College
San Bruno, California
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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California
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Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, California
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Barstow Community College
Barstow, California
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California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, California
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Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, California
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Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California
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Whittier College
Whittier, California
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Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, California
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Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon
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College of Marin
Kentfield, California
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California

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