Psychology at East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Associate's Degree · about 196 graduates a year
East Los Angeles College graduates in psychology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How East Los Angeles 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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| 20 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $44,652 | $45,411 | #13 | — |
| 21 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $44,186 | $42,056 | #26 | $38,571 |
| 22 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $43,945 | $41,650 | #28 | — |
| 23 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA | $43,675 | $39,741 | #34 | — |
| 24 | Las Positas College Livermore, CA | $42,894 | $39,031 | #37 | — |
| 25 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $42,847 | $38,988 | #39 | — |
| 26 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $42,700 | $38,854 | #42 | $24,894 |
Other Majors at East Los Angeles College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,954 | $81,498 | #100 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,726 | $29,831 | #100 of 947 |
| Social Sciences | $47,624 | $22,947 | #11 of 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,716 | — | #363 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,591 | — | #356 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,748 | $10,032 | #53 of 93 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | $23,633 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Los Angeles College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Los Angeles College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, East Los Angeles College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at East Los Angeles College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.