Psychology at San Diego Mesa College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what San Diego Mesa College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Diego Mesa College is in San Diego, CA.
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Studying Online at San Diego Mesa College
Many students take online classes at San Diego Mesa College. Among 19,212 students, 7,447 (39%) studied exclusively online and 4,848 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at San Diego Mesa College
Use these rankings to compare San Diego Mesa College’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #4 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #86 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #524 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from San Diego Mesa College
Graduates of San Diego Mesa 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 | $17,293 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 4 years | $29,319 |
| 5 years | $42,029 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from San Diego Mesa College take home a median $29,319, compared with $38,199 for all San Diego Mesa College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from San Diego Mesa College stands at $7,597.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at San Diego Mesa College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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