U.S. median for this major: $56,830.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $17,427. College Scorecard.
Psychology (Research) at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Santa Barbara | $66,171 | $15,000 | $16,109 | 83% |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | $64,904 | $12,111 | $13,481 | 93% |
| 3 | University of California-San Diego | $63,130 | $15,500 | $12,470 | 86% |
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles | $61,134 | $16,737 | $12,548 | 93% |
| 5 | University of California-Davis | $57,378 | $13,219 | $14,741 | 86% |
| 6 | University of California-Irvine | $54,323 | $13,000 | $14,251 | 87% |
| 7 | University of California-Riverside | $49,947 | $18,500 | $14,304 | 76% |
| 8 | Mount Saint Mary's University | $49,222 | $27,000 | $21,413 | 53% |
| 9 | California State University-San Bernardino | $47,408 | $16,750 | $4,564 | 55% |
11 more California colleges offer Psychology (Research) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology (Research) graduates
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at California State University-San Bernardino, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About California State University-San Bernardino
- Acceptance rate: 94% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,977
- Full cost breakdown · all 64 majors · overview
Related majors at California State University-San Bernardino
- Psychology$48,326
- Sociology$48,954
- Social Work$69,201
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$63,062
- Anthropology$40,417
California State University-San Bernardino Psychology (Research) questions
How much do California State University-San Bernardino Psychology (Research) graduates earn?
Psychology (Research) graduates of California State University-San Bernardino earn a median $47,408 four years after graduating and $26,697 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Research) graduates across 82 colleges is $56,830.
How much debt do California State University-San Bernardino Psychology (Research) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Research) graduates of California State University-San Bernardino is $16,750, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,000.
Where does California State University-San Bernardino rank for Psychology (Research) in California?
Of 9 California colleges reporting Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, California State University-San Bernardino ranks 9th. The highest is University of California-Santa Barbara at $66,171.
What jobs do Psychology (Research) graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $63,230 in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area and $59,550 nationally. Others include social science research assistants.
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