Psychology at Merced College
Merced, CA · Associate's Degree · about 328 graduates a year
Merced College graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Merced 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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| 73 | Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY | $37,262 | $38,835 | #43 | — |
| 74 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $37,200 | $33,874 | #84 | $29,199 |
| 75 | Clovis Community College Fresno, CA | $37,200 | $33,850 | #85 | — |
| 76 | Merced College Merced, CA | $37,188 | $33,839 | #86 | $34,441 |
| 77 | Hartnell College Salinas, CA | $36,100 | $32,849 | #90 | — |
| 78 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA | $35,792 | $32,568 | #94 | $16,139 |
| 79 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $35,527 | $31,986 | #97 | — |
Other Majors at Merced College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,723 | $107,024 | #26 of 962 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $59,178 | $47,114 | #23 of 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,768 | — | #250 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,151 | $31,050 | #259 of 426 |
| Sociology | $41,486 | — | #21 of 29 |
| Social Sciences | $41,246 | $34,168 | #29 of 38 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $31,345 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merced College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,441 one year after graduating and $37,188 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merced College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Merced College ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Merced College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.