California · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best Research and Experimental Psychology institutions in California, ranked by earnings

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

Institutions
27
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
4,390
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$27,748
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,578
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$124,720
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,45032293%$12,111
2University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,43167183%$15,000
3University of California - Davis
Davis Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,30187586%$13,219
4University of California - Irvine
Irvine Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,83057487%$13,000
5University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,74842093%$16,737
6California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,6971155%$16,750
7University of California - Riverside
Riverside Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,65461376%$18,500
8University of California - San Diego
La Jolla Public · Bachelor's degree
$23,42013086%$15,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in California

Jobs in California
11,900
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$124,720
median $114,520
Best-paying metro
$150,060
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Research and Experimental Psychology programs in California.

Which Research and Experimental Psychology program in California has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of California - Berkeley tops the list at $34,450. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California is $124,720 (median $114,520), across about 11,900 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Research and Experimental Psychology program?+

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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