Psychology at Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · Associate's Degree · about 178 graduates a year
Modesto Junior College graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Modesto Junior 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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| 43 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $40,641 | $36,981 | #55 | — |
| 44 | Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | $40,517 | $41,194 | #31 | $26,982 |
| 45 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $40,348 | $36,714 | #57 | $16,894 |
| 46 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $40,301 | $36,671 | #59 | $25,832 |
| 47 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $40,262 | $36,636 | #60 | — |
| 48 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $40,152 | $36,536 | #61 | — |
| 49 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | $40,147 | $36,531 | #62 | — |
Other Majors at Modesto Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,345 | $99,339 | #16 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $81,214 | $45,865 | #50 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $64,444 | $31,960 | #8 of 85 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,779 | — | #117 of 205 |
| Sociology | $46,397 | — | #12 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,644 | $28,331 | #392 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,669 | $28,102 | #319 of 426 |
| History | $41,437 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,635 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,387 | $28,387 | #661 of 947 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,536 | $21,794 | #21 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Modesto Junior College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,832 one year after graduating and $40,301 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Modesto Junior College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Modesto Junior College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #59 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Modesto Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.