MA in Psychology
at CSU Long Beach, Los Angeles

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(12 Reviews)

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MA in Psychology
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CSU Long Beach
Overview

The California State University Long Beach offers a really good MA in Psychology program at the PG level, which lasts for 18 to 24 months. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo and GRE. The California State University Long Beach tuition fee for the first year of the MA in Psychology is USD 17,542. Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around USD 13,922.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹15.55 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

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MA in Psychology
at
CSU Long Beach
Fees

Students can pursue California State University Long Beach MA in Psychology at an affordable cost. The university tuition fees for the program is USD 17,542. Apart from tuition fees, students also manage additional costs such as Hostel and Meals, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, etc. The total expense may vary at the university, depending on the additional charges levied by the California State University Long Beach.

International students have to make a budget to manage the cost of living, which is USD 13,922.

Students can check the table below for California State University Long Beach MA in Psychology fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,55,449

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,34,464
Transportation	INR 1,09,419

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ February 2025

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MA in Psychology
at
CSU Long Beach
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 2.5/4
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a four-year accredited college or university, or a bachelor’s in another area and the equivalent of four lower division and eight upper division CSULB courses

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5

Prerequisite coursework must include the following CSULB courses (or equivalents, to be determined by Psychology Dept.):
Intermediate Statistics (requires Introductory Statistics)

Sensation and Perception

Cognition
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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GRE

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Duolingo

Marks - 115/160
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MA in Psychology
at
CSU Long Beach
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#127	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#1401	World University QS, 2025

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California State University Long Beach
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

42% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Easy going

Internships3.4

Part time work3.4

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.6

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.5

shubhi b

MS in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational) - Batch of 2026

Offered by California State University Long Beach

3.8

Best for postgrad than undergrad.

Tips: My transition was both peaceful and gradual. The initial two weeks were spent running around, trying to get the hang of things, opening my bank accounts and after that it became more peaceful. It takes time to build solid friend groups, although people are friendly there is a sense of being reserved. Classes are well planned and I would say I am satisfied here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 96775

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Financial Analytics - Batch of 2026

Offered by California State University Long Beach

3.6

Good value for money to study here.

Tips: Great value of money as compared to a lot of other California universities. The level of academics and teaching did not disappoint and the weather remains beautiful throughout the year. The campus has a very free and friendly environment and people are naturally easygoing. Have learnt a lot here.

Dislikes (Part time work): Very limited availability and scope of part time jobs here mainly because of government regulations and the opportunities within campus are limited. Also sometimes the academic schedules make it tricky to maintain a part time long term especially during the final season.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2075

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics - Batch of 2027

Offered by California State University Long Beach

3.9

Great place and people.

Tips: I did not face major cultural shocks. People here are quite warm and friendly and helpful when needed. The orientation was useful and after setting up my accounts and registration I could live as I please. The university has a dedicated team that answers your questions and offer assistance before committing. Good experiences.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2125

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 103725

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2027

Offered by California State University Long Beach

4.3

Best return on investment.

Tips: You can get on campus jobs here in 4-5 months if you apply seriously and also, people here are friendly and will get along easily. You should complete your core subjects which will help you give the comps exam early and you can focus on internships or jobs at the end of graduation.

Likes (Student Life): Everyone is friendly here and there are many on campus opportunities to meet new friends. They organise events and meetups weekly, which help find connections and also clubs are great options to interact with people here. Other than that, the city itself is very peaceful.

Dislikes (Internships): Due to current job conditions, it's hard to find internships. You can get it's not completely impossible but you have to dedicate your time to applying and increasing your skills in a particular direction. You should attend conferences and make connections with similar people.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 111425

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025Read more

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MS Information Systems (STEM) - Batch of 2025

Offered by California State University Long Beach

Needs better support for internships and decent academics.

Tips: Internship support is limited. The faculty quality is consistent. Some professors were supportive, but not everyone. Academics (curriculum) at least for the MSIS could be improved as it only offers two tracks - ML & Cybersecurity. There is scope for improvement in academics. The vibe is good. The campus is small with limited food options.

Likes (Public transportation): Long Each has an efficient and accessible public transportation network. Getting around the city and nearby areas is easy even without a personal vehicle. Public transportation is quite affordable-students can get discounted passes by Tap Card - LBT.

Dislikes (Internships): Finding internships largely depends on the individual effort rather than university support. There are occasional career fair and workshops, students have to rely on different platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed to find an internship. For me, CSULB did not help me in finding internship.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1300

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025Read more

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