Below 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 National University stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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National University holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #540 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #93 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 93 |
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 93 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in California | 93 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 93 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 119 |
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 119 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 119 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 119 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 152 |
| Best Value General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 152 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in California | 152 |
| College Major Best Value | 152 |
During the most recent reporting year, National University conferred 172 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from National University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,702 a year. This is lower than $69,656, the median for all majors at National University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at National University, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $31,250 in student loans. This is lower than $31,511, the typical median for all majors at National University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,320 | $13,284 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at National University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at National University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at National University.
The general psychology program at National University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 261 |
National University awarded 261 degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (42%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.