Psychology at Butte College
Oroville, CA · Associate's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Butte College graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Butte College Compares for Psychology
All 106 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada College Redwood City, CA | $67,015 | $60,979 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA | $55,694 | $50,678 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $54,750 | $55,665 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $54,585 | $49,669 | #7 | — |
| 5 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $52,214 | $47,511 | #9 | — |
| 6 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #3 | $38,019 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #4 | $38,019 |
| 8 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #5 | $38,019 |
| 9 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $49,708 | $45,231 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Reedley College Reedley, CA | $49,535 | $45,074 | #15 | — |
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| 32 | Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA | $41,792 | $38,028 | #51 | — |
| 33 | Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA | $41,441 | $42,146 | #24 | $31,905 |
| 34 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $41,375 | $42,079 | #25 | $28,034 |
| 35 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $41,185 | $37,476 | #52 | — |
| 36 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $41,180 | $37,471 | #53 | — |
| 37 | Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA | $41,112 | $37,409 | #54 | — |
| 38 | Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY | $41,096 | $42,831 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Butte College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,202 | $104,268 | #74 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $87,671 | $65,853 | #31 of 560 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | $65,467 | — |
| Fire Protection | $52,959 | — | #25 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,000 | — | #275 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,677 | — | #223 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,786 | — | #181 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,183 | — | #399 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $41,109 | — | #133 of 286 |
| Social Sciences | $40,543 | $26,482 | #30 of 38 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,968 | — | #33 of 53 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $36,307 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,456 | — | #46 of 93 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $32,902 | — | #46 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Butte College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,185 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Butte College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Butte College ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Butte College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for psychology ($39,288).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.