Psychology at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College sits in Long Island City, NY.
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Studying Online at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Distance learning is available at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Among 14,494 students, 920 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 267 |
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #62 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #132 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #521 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Graduates of CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,257 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $30,991 |
| 4 years | $33,145 |
| 5 years | $45,078 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College report median earnings of $33,145, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College comes in at $8,272.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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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