How many colleges in California offer Psychology programs?

CampusPin currently lists 301 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer Psychology programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Psychology program in California?

Among the 50 Psychology programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $63,255 (median around $12,118). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Psychology degree lead to?

A Psychology degree commonly leads to roles such as Case Manager / Human Services, School Counselor (with M.Ed), Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist (PsyD/PhD). Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $45,000–$72,000 early-career (varies; clinical PhD median far higher).

Can I apply to a Psychology program in California with the Common App?

Many Psychology programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Psychology colleges in California

CampusPin lists 301 U.S. colleges in California that offer Psychology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Psychology majors study human cognition, behavior, and emotion, preparing graduates for clinical, research, business, and human-services careers (and graduate school in clinical, counseling, and I/O psych).

Schools in California that offer Psychology

Psychology programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 301 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

301

Public / private

21 / 29

Universities / 2-year

39 / 11

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,104–$63,255

Median in-state tuition

$12,118

Lowest published in-state tuition

Barstow Community College

$1,104

Most selective

California Institute of Technology

3% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Psychology program

General, developmental, and social psychology
Abnormal and clinical psychology
Cognitive psychology and neuroscience
Biological psychology
Statistics and research methods
Personality theory
Industrial-organizational psychology
Senior research project or internship

Where a Psychology degree can lead

Case Manager / Human Services
School Counselor (with M.Ed)
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist (PsyD/PhD)
Marketing / UX Researcher
HR Specialist

Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career (varies; clinical PhD median far higher)

Psychology is one of the most popular U.S. majors, with about 116,000 bachelor's degrees awarded each year. Programs cover developmental, social, cognitive, abnormal, biological, and personality psychology, plus statistics and research methods. Many BS-track programs require additional natural-science prerequisites for graduates aiming at clinical or counseling psychology graduate school.

A Psychology bachelor's degree alone qualifies graduates for human-services, case-management, sales, marketing, and HR roles. Clinical practice requires a master's (LPC) or doctoral (PhD/PsyD) degree.

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