Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cal State LA compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #190 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #42 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 420 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State LA, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,994 in student loans. This is higher than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
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 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 327 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at California State University-Los Angeles.
This general psychology program at Cal State LA includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 435 |
Cal State LA awarded 435 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (77%).