Psychology, General

Master's degree · California State University-Chico · Chico, CA

CIP 42.01

$48,227Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,000Median earnings 4 years after
$72,367Median earnings 5 years after
$34,125Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Psychology, General at California State University-Chico earn a median of $48,227 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,711 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,967–$86,199). Median debt is $34,125, about 71% of first-year earnings.

Psychology, General (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$70,238—
California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock
$64,812—
San Diego State University
San Diego
$62,663$30,710
National University
San Diego
$59,617$36,048
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo
$59,499$61,500
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$58,598—
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$55,522$38,684
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont
$52,231$120,011
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos
$51,076$27,075
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$49,580—
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$49,062—
Northcentral University
San Diego
$47,483$40,548
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$47,262$36,242
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$47,132$62,720
The Chicago School at Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$45,558$62,294

Highest-paying Psychology, General programs nationwide →

Other programs at California State University-Chico

Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from California State University-Chico make?

The median salary is $48,227 one year after graduation and $72,367 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,125.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.