Psychology at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 313 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in psychology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 369 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $52,722 | $56,116 | #190 | $30,367 |
| 370 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $52,695 | $47,949 | #676 | $26,810 |
| 371 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $52,686 | $53,566 | #294 | $31,498 |
| 372 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $52,621 | $47,882 | #681 | $31,827 |
| 373 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $52,612 | $47,873 | #684 | $23,077 |
| 374 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $52,596 | $54,729 | #241 | — |
| 375 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $52,589 | $54,013 | #265 | $36,902 |
Other Psychology Credentials at California State University-Chico
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,227 | $75,000 | $34,125 |
Other Majors at California State University-Chico by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,827 one year after graduating and $52,621 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #372 by median pay four years after graduation, and #681 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.