Psychology at Salt Lake Community College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Salt Lake Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salt Lake Community College is in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Studying Online at Salt Lake Community College
Online coursework is an option at Salt Lake Community College. Of 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Salt Lake Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Salt Lake Community College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #394 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Salt Lake Community College
Students who complete Salt Lake Community College’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,496 |
| 2 years | $23,351 |
| 3 years | $22,572 |
| 4 years | $34,928 |
| 5 years | $36,790 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $34,928, compared with $48,799 for all Salt Lake Community College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Salt Lake Community College comes in at $8,432.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Salt Lake Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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