61 colleges · California
Psychology colleges in California
61 colleges in California offer a bachelor's degree in psychology (27 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $35,396 a year after graduating, compared with $37,365 nationally.
Colleges61
Public27
Graduates in 2023-2414,901
Typical earnings 1 yr after$35,396
Typical earnings 4 yrs after$53,952
National, 4 yrs after$49,656
All psychology programs in California
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | 112 | $40,079 | $75,742 | $15,500 |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | 105 | $45,364 | $74,178 | $20,593 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 238 | $46,973 | $70,461 | $15,215 |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | 42 | $34,939 | $70,123 | $19,500 |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | 172 | $50,504 | $66,849 | $26,334 |
| University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | 125 | $42,433 | $65,071 | $21,500 |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | 104 | $39,700 | $63,963 | $21,367 |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | 162 | $43,612 | $63,617 | $19,000 |
| Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | 92 | $43,066 | $61,353 | $21,500 |
| Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | 21 | $41,148 | $61,339 | $21,000 |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | 175 | $33,804 | $61,103 | $25,000 |
| University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 721 | $35,216 | $61,050 | $11,969 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 133 | $42,611 | $60,958 | $19,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | 156 | $31,269 | $60,466 | $12,000 |
| University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | 507 | n/a | $59,948 | n/a |
| California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA | 86 | $39,940 | $59,153 | $19,000 |
| University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo, CA | 104 | $46,797 | $58,836 | $23,167 |
| Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA | 27 | $30,618 | $58,397 | $20,000 |
| Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA | 238 | $37,961 | $57,335 | $13,553 |
| University of La VerneLa Verne, CA | 99 | $30,151 | $56,925 | $22,018 |
| Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | 44 | $35,259 | $56,902 | $17,076 |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | 499 | $34,173 | $56,380 | $12,209 |
| San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA | 452 | $40,742 | $55,902 | $13,250 |
| University of RedlandsRedlands, CA | 46 | $31,621 | $55,739 | $24,574 |
| California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA | 308 | $35,069 | $55,196 | $15,290 |
| California State University-East BayHayward, CA | 373 | $43,874 | $54,436 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA | 250 | $38,564 | $54,074 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 66 | $40,795 | $53,952 | $32,000 |
| California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | 648 | $38,352 | $53,237 | $14,770 |
| Menlo CollegeAtherton, CA | 30 | $34,601 | $52,942 | $18,125 |
| California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA | 490 | $36,075 | $52,742 | $13,000 |
| Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | 43 | $37,746 | $52,695 | $22,108 |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | 265 | $37,176 | $52,621 | $13,729 |
| University of the PacificStockton, CA | 46 | $31,503 | $52,612 | $18,250 |
| University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | 380 | $34,384 | $51,679 | $11,512 |
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | 1,085 | $35,532 | $51,661 | $12,580 |
| California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | 561 | $31,610 | $51,526 | $12,500 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | 681 | $33,788 | $51,021 | $13,000 |
| William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA | 32 | $38,709 | $50,354 | $21,750 |
| California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA | 481 | $34,329 | $50,348 | $12,096 |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | 1,045 | $34,217 | $49,792 | $12,500 |
| California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA | 365 | $32,652 | $49,747 | $13,000 |
| Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA | 22 | $37,480 | $49,593 | $18,000 |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | 81 | $32,579 | $49,450 | $19,500 |
| La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | 12 | n/a | $49,265 | n/a |
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | 302 | $34,703 | $49,207 | $12,500 |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | 689 | $34,785 | $48,926 | $12,500 |
| California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA | 330 | $37,351 | $48,789 | $12,473 |
| California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA | 546 | $33,155 | $48,326 | $13,000 |
| Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA | 75 | $40,068 | $47,582 | $19,502 |
| Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA | 28 | n/a | $47,206 | $15,500 |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | 57 | $31,042 | $46,437 | $23,125 |
| Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA | 50 | $28,122 | $46,340 | $25,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA | 130 | $34,234 | $45,889 | $15,000 |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA | 29 | n/a | $45,455 | $21,500 |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 43 | $29,777 | n/a | $24,500 |
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 420 | n/a | n/a | $15,000 |
| Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 438 | n/a | n/a | $15,000 |
| Woodbury UniversityBurbank, CA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in California offer psychology?
61 colleges in California awarded bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 27 of them public.
Where do psychology graduates earn the most in California?
Santa Clara University, with median earnings of $75,742 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Psychology nationwide · All colleges in California
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.