Associate Degrees in General Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,944 people earned their associate degree in psychology. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 117,436 |
| Associate Degree | 17,944 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,995 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Basic Certificate | 222 |
| Graduate Certificate | 211 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in psychology is $26,233. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $24,001 and the high is $29,877.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for psychology majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in psychology. About 77.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,127 |
| Women | 13,817 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,366 |
| Black or African American | 1,239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,020 |
| White | 5,638 |
| International Students | 185 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,496 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 330 colleges that offer an associate degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Sierra College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their associate degree in psychology from Sierra College. About 73% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at Sierra College make a median salary of 26,233.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in psychology from Mt. SAC. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 378 people received their associate degree in psychology from Merced Community College District. About 74% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Merced College psychology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,233.
Bakersfield College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in psychology. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their associate degree in psychology from Bakersfield College. About 71% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bakersfield College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
The 5th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their associate degree in psychology from Pasadena City College. About 73% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at Pasadena City College make a median salary of 26,233.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in psychology. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their associate degree in psychology from East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 68% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at East Los Angeles College make a median salary of 26,233.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their associate degree in psychology from BMCC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Borough of Manhattan Community College psychology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,233.
College of the Canyons is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their associate degree in psychology from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 77% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of the Canyons psychology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,233.
The 9th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in psychology from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 76% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at Long Beach City College make a median salary of 26,233.
El Camino College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in psychology. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their associate degree in psychology from El Camino College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at El Camino College make a median salary of 26,233.
The 11th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their associate degree in psychology from Citrus College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Citrus College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their associate degree in psychology from Chaffey College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Chaffey College psychology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,233.
Diablo Valley College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their associate degree in psychology from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 69% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at Diablo Valley College make a median salary of 26,233.
El Paso Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their associate degree in psychology from El Paso Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in psychology at El Paso Community College make a median salary of 26,233.
The 15th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their associate degree in psychology from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 71% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SWC Chula Vista graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their associate degree in psychology from CNM. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that CNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in psychology. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in psychology from Delta. Of these students, 79% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Delta graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
Santa Monica College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in psychology. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in psychology from SMC. About 76% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,233.
Santa Rosa Junior College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in psychology from SRJC. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Santa Rosa Junior College psychology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,233.
Golden West College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in psychology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their associate degree in psychology from Golden West College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Golden West College psychology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,233.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 60 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 51 |
| Other Psychology | 44 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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