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2023 Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California

112 Colleges
$21,435 Avg Salary
$18,445 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 3rd in California. In fact, 29,966 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 112 schools in California to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Our analysis found Sierra College to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 21% are male.

Read full report on General Psychology at Sierra College

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mt. San Antonio College is a great place for general psychology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 385 students majoring in psychology at Mt. SAC, 23% are male and 77% are female.

Psychology majors at Mt. SAC take out an average of $8,334 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on General Psychology at Mt. San Antonio College

#3

Merced College

Merced, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Merced College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in California. Merced Community College District is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Merced.

About 80% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 20% are male.

On average, psychology graduates from Merced Community College District take out $8,344 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Psychology at Merced College Report

#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bakersfield College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 357 students majoring in psychology at Bakersfield College, 18% are male and 82% are female.

On average, psychology graduates from Bakersfield College take out $16,091 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Psychology at Bakersfield College Report

#5

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Pasadena City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in California. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.

On average, psychology graduates from Pasadena City College take out $11,817 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Monterey Park.

Women make up 75% of the psychology majors at the school.

On average, psychology graduates from East Los Angeles College take out $9,922 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on General Psychology at East Los Angeles College

#7

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 263 students majoring in psychology at College of the Canyons, 21% are male and 79% are female.

Psychology majors at College of the Canyons take out an average of $8,447 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on General Psychology at College of the Canyons

#8

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general psychology programs. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

Of the 259 students majoring in psychology at Long Beach City College, 20% are male and 80% are female.

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#9

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

El Camino College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 252 students majoring in psychology at El Camino College, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#10

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California list. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.

Women make up 78% of the psychology majors at the school.

Full General Psychology at Citrus College Report

#11

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

Of the 236 students majoring in psychology at Chaffey College, 18% are male and 82% are female.

Read full report on General Psychology at Chaffey College

#12

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

With a ranking of #12, Diablo Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 232 students majoring in psychology at Diablo Valley, 26% are male and 74% are female.

Psychology majors at Diablo Valley take out an average of $10,522 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Psychology at Diablo Valley College Report

#13

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

Southwestern College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California list. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chula Vista.

Women make up 78% of the psychology majors at the school.

Psychology majors at SWC Chula Vista take out an average of $9,440 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Psychology at Southwestern College Report

#14

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

San Joaquin Delta College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Delta is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Stockton.

Of the 207 students majoring in psychology at Delta, 21% are male and 79% are female.

Read full report on General Psychology at San Joaquin Delta College

#14

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. SMC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Monica.

Of the 207 students majoring in psychology at SMC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Full General Psychology at Santa Monica College Report

#14

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. SRJC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa.

About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.

Read full report on General Psychology at Santa Rosa Junior College

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for General Psychology students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
17 Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA
18 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
19 College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA
20 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA
21 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
22 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA

Best General Psychology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,737
Oregon 1,632
Nevada 908
Hawaii 389
Alaska 109

One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to BruceBlaus.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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