Psychology at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 636 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Sacramento 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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| 337 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $53,334 | $50,763 | #480 | $26,431 |
| 338 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $53,277 | $50,891 | #468 | $33,174 |
| 339 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $53,242 | $55,401 | #210 | $36,970 |
| 340 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,237 | $48,442 | #644 | $32,603 |
| 341 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $53,227 | $47,921 | #677 | $33,153 |
| 342 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $53,224 | $48,955 | #608 | $32,306 |
| 343 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $53,220 | $56,646 | #174 | $25,930 |
Other Psychology Credentials at California State University-Sacramento
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,598 | $72,365 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,603 one year after graduating and $53,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #340 by median pay four years after graduation, and #644 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.