Psychology Schools in California
10 schools compared · Average earnings $24,536/yr
10 California schools offer Psychology. Average graduate earnings run 10% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.
Schools in CA
10
Avg Grad Earnings
$24,536/yr
-10% vs. national avg
Avg Score
58/100
Top CA Cities
8
with programs
Psychology Programs in California
All 10 California schools offering Psychology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced College Merced, CA |
67 |
| 2 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA |
61 |
| 3 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA |
62 |
| 4 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA |
61 |
| 5 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA |
59 |
| 6 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA |
61 |
| 7 | Lemoore College Lemoore, CA |
58 |
| 8 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA |
55 |
| 9 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA |
53 |
| 10 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA |
47 |
Where Psychology Programs Cluster in California
Cities with the most Psychology programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | 1 | $34,441/yr |
| Fresno, CA | 1 | $27,421/yr |
| San Diego, CA | 1 | $26,229/yr |
| Modesto, CA | 1 | $25,832/yr |
| Palm Desert, CA | 1 | $25,792/yr |
| Pasadena, CA | 1 | $24,894/yr |
| Lemoore, CA | 1 | $24,719/yr |
| Visalia, CA | 1 | $23,008/yr |
Compare Psychology in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how California compares to others with strong Psychology offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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