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Psychology at California State University–Los Angeles

California State University–Los Angeles graduates about 412 psychology majors a year, 8% of its graduating class. That puts it 565th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a light program at 37 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 61 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 76% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $38,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.91×).

37/100Light#565 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year4128% of the class
Courses in the catalog61more than 76% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$38,0000.91× the same major nationally
Admit rate91%whole school

Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Annenberg Science Complex La Kretz (ASCL), Annenberg Science Complex Wing B (ASCB).

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 18 · Academic 11 · Arts 3 · Athletics 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. University of Michigan–Flint 38
  2. Northeastern Illinois University 38
  3. Clark Atlanta University 38
  4. Texas Wesleyan University 38
  5. The University of Texas–Arlington 37
  6. University of West Florida 37
  7. University of Louisiana at Lafayette 37
  8. SUNY Brockport 37

Other strong majors at California State University–Los Angeles

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Los Angeles with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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