by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUN. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #36 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUN as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #207 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 207 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 45 of 194 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,045 |
| Master’s | 42 |
The psychology field at CSUN breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 1,057 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Northridge conferred 1,045 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #36 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 36 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 47 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,154 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, psychology students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 622 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 68 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 42 |
