by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for psychology, coming in at #138 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 138 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 29 of 194 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The psychology field at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 168 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 156 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #25 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 29 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn a median of $62,080 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 12 |
