Associate Degrees in General Psychology
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Education Levels of Psychology Majors
In 2020-2021, 18,637 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 | 114,878 |
| Associate Degree | 18,637 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,554 |
| Graduate Certificate | 167 |
| Basic Certificate | 124 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in psychology is $22,660. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $18,528 to a high of $22,660.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in psychology is $14,980. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $33,530 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in psychology. About 78.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,033 |
| Women | 14,604 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,449 |
| Black or African American | 1,161 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,842 |
| White | 5,526 |
| International Students | 223 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,436 |
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. The psychology program at Sierra College awarded 435 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 385 associate degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Mt. SAC. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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. The psychology program at Merced College awarded 378 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The psychology program at Bakersfield College awarded 357 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The psychology program at Pasadena City College awarded 339 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 291 people received their associate degree in psychology from East Los Angeles College. About 75% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 287 associate degrees were handed out to psychology majors at BMCC. About 79% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The psychology program at College of the Canyons awarded 263 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 associate degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Long Beach City College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 252 people received their associate degree in psychology from El Camino College. About 75% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The psychology program at Citrus College awarded 250 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 236 associate degrees were handed out to psychology majors at Chaffey College. Of these students, 82% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The psychology program at Diablo Valley College awarded 232 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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. The psychology program at El Paso Community College awarded 220 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 214 people received their associate degree in psychology from SWC Chula Vista. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 213 people received their associate degree in psychology from CNM. Of these students, 75% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 207 people received their associate degree in psychology from Delta. About 79% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 207 associate degrees were handed out to psychology majors at SMC. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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. The psychology program at Santa Rosa Junior College awarded 207 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The psychology program at Golden West College awarded 201 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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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 | 82 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 34 |
| Other Psychology | 34 |
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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