Psychology at Las Positas College
Livermore, CA · Associate's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
Las Positas College graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Las Positas 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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| 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 |
| 27 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $42,666 | $49,401 | #8 | $25,675 |
Other Majors at Las Positas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,777 | — | #362 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Las Positas College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,894 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Las Positas College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Las Positas College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Las Positas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.