General Psychology Associate Degrees
There are 1,575 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about69% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of General Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 147,078 students earned theirGeneral Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 139 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 18,782 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,927 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,474 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,747 |
Earnings of General Psychology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Psychology of $43,735 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,076 |
| 4 years | $43,735 |
| 5 years | $50,901 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Psychology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,413 |
| Women | 14,369 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,678 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 1,419 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,584 | 45.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,359 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 947 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 411 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 221 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Psychology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,653 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,494 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,677 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,642 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 1,564 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,291 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,106 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,057 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 1,048 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 921 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 897 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 799 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 748 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 745 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 700 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Psychology. This school awarded 680 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 657 associate degrees in General Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for General Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 655 people received their associate degree in General Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Psychology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Psychology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 22,813 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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