by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sacramento State ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology. In particular, it placed #62 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Sacramento handed out 648 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,078 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $15,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 80 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at California State University-Sacramento.
The general psychology program at Sacramento State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 655 |
Sacramento State conferred 655 degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).