Psychology, General doctoral degree programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$100,014Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont · Debt not reported$118,456 2Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda · Debt not reported$110,256 3University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$100,014 4Northcentral UniversitySan Diego · Debt not reported$85,657 5Saybrook UniversityPasadena · Debt not reported$54,416

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $174,560
Middle 50% wage range: $132,000–$221,560
State employment: 99,580
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $98,280–$303,680

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $157,540
Middle 50% wage range: $95,160–$177,260
State employment: 1,600
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $45,150–$198,950

19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

State median wage: $116,000
Middle 50% wage range: $77,050–$162,360
State employment: 12,840
Projected growth: +11.7%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $62,900–$188,050

25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $107,340
Middle 50% wage range: $81,600–$165,660
State employment: 4,410
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $68,200–$205,930

19-4061Social Science Research Assistants

State median wage: $60,250
Middle 50% wage range: $41,670–$84,990
State employment: 5,300
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 4,900

10th–90th percentile: $38,060–$117,070

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Claremont Graduate University	Claremont	$118,456	Not available
2	Loma Linda University	Loma Linda	$110,256	Not available
3	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$100,014	Not available
4	Northcentral University	San Diego	$85,657	Not available
5	Saybrook University	Pasadena	$54,416	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Psychology, General in California

What do Psychology, General doctoral degree graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $100,014 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Claremont Graduate University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.