Psychology at College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA · Associate's Degree · about 222 graduates a year
College of the Canyons graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Canyons 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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| 27 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $42,666 | $49,401 | #8 | $25,675 |
| 28 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | $42,301 | $38,491 | #45 | — |
| 29 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $42,197 | $38,397 | #47 | — |
| 30 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $42,174 | $38,376 | #48 | — |
| 31 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $41,995 | $38,213 | #50 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at College of the Canyons by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,736 | $97,457 | #111 of 962 |
| Mathematics | $73,088 | — | #4 of 13 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,025 | — | #3 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,290 | — | #52 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,179 | — | #85 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,561 | $29,397 | #71 of 947 |
| Sociology | $50,526 | — | #6 of 29 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,940 | — | #12 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Canyons psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,174 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Canyons rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, College of the Canyons ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at College of the Canyons worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.