Psychology at College of the Canyons
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at College of the Canyons. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Canyons is in Santa Clarita, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Canyons
Many students take online classes at College of the Canyons. Among 18,075 students, 5,786 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,845 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at College of the Canyons
Use these rankings to compare College of the Canyons’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #6 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #60 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from College of the Canyons
Graduates of College of the Canyons’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,245 |
| 2 years | $17,162 |
| 4 years | $26,009 |
| 5 years | $38,609 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from College of the Canyons report median earnings of $26,009, compared with $42,130 for all College of the Canyons graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from College of the Canyons comes in at $7,177.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at College of the Canyons work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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