Psychology at Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA · Associate's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Gavilan College graduates in psychology earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gavilan 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 | — |
Other Majors at Gavilan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $128,491 | — | #15 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,548 | — | #12 of 547 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $58,344 | $28,448 | #9 of 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,655 | — | #67 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,070 | — | #14 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,018 | — | #743 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gavilan College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,585 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gavilan College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Gavilan College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Gavilan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% 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.