Psychology at Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · Associate's Degree · about 275 graduates a year
Long Beach City College graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Long Beach City 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 59 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $38,612 | $36,751 | #56 | $19,909 |
| 60 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $38,497 | $35,030 | #76 | — |
| 61 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $38,455 | $36,446 | #64 | $32,619 |
| 62 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $38,437 | $34,975 | #77 | — |
| 63 | Rose State College Midwest City, OK | $38,415 | $43,131 | #20 | — |
| 64 | Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA | $38,333 | $34,881 | #78 | — |
| 65 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $38,333 | $38,985 | #40 | — |
Other Majors at Long Beach City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $62,849 | — | #1 of 47 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,212 | — | #77 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $42,308 | — | #26 of 38 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,632 | — | #43 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Long Beach City College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,437 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Long Beach City College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Long Beach City College ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Long Beach City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($39,288).
← All data for Long Beach City College · Methodology
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.