by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at California State University-San Marcos. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #26 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California State University-San Marcos as a strong choice for general psychology, placing at #144 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 144 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in California | 31 of 176 |
The following degree levels are available for general psychology at California State University-San Marcos, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 308 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-San Marcos handed out 308 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
California State University-San Marcos holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-San Marcos go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,140 a year. This is lower than $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at California State University-San Marcos, general psychology students accumulate a median of $18,312 in student loans. This is above $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 30 |
California State University-San Marcos awarded 308 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at California State University-San Marcos. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 10 |
