Psychology at Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA · Associate's Degree · about 156 graduates a year
Imperial Valley College graduates in psychology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Imperial Valley 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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| 87 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $34,272 | $34,855 | #79 | — |
| 88 | Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA | $34,197 | $35,401 | #70 | — |
| 89 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $34,065 | $34,634 | #80 | $20,644 |
| 90 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $33,364 | $30,359 | #102 | — |
| 91 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $32,906 | $29,942 | #103 | $23,008 |
| 92 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $32,867 | $35,074 | #75 | $29,717 |
| 93 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $32,487 | $33,030 | #88 | — |
Other Majors at Imperial Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,265 | $77,226 | #106 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $43,842 | $23,311 | #71 of 85 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,312 | $27,313 | #330 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,000 | — | #853 of 947 |
| Psychology | $35,363 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Imperial Valley College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,364 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Imperial Valley College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Imperial Valley College ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Imperial Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less 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.