Psychology at College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA · Associate's Degree · about 145 graduates a year
College of the Desert graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of the Desert 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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| 51 | Navarro College Corsicana, TX | $39,860 | $40,526 | #33 | $26,236 |
| 52 | Lansing Community College Lansing, MI | $39,665 | $41,822 | #27 | — |
| 53 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | $39,363 | $35,818 | #66 | — |
| 54 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $39,201 | $35,670 | #69 | $25,792 |
| 55 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $38,903 | $39,553 | #35 | — |
| 56 | South Plains College Levelland, TX | $38,888 | $39,538 | #36 | — |
| 57 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $38,723 | $35,235 | #72 | — |
Other Majors at College of the Desert by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,782 | $91,848 | #78 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $59,719 | — | #15 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,620 | $25,934 | #181 of 547 |
| History | $49,234 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,357 | — | #18 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,349 | $30,417 | #322 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,704 | $32,482 | #269 of 426 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,391 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Sociology | $35,465 | — | #28 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Desert psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,792 one year after graduating and $39,201 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Desert rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, College of the Desert ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at College of the Desert worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% 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.