Psychology at Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA · Associate's Degree · about 304 graduates a year
Mt San Antonio College graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Mt San Antonio 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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| 42 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $40,744 | $41,425 | #29 | $29,930 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Mt San Antonio College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,457 | $92,486 | #63 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $102,200 | $88,132 | #7 of 560 |
| Fire Protection | $74,354 | — | #12 of 25 |
| Air Transportation | $59,078 | — | #13 of 15 |
| Legal Support Services | $58,863 | $29,569 | #7 of 109 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,653 | $34,604 | #30 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,000 | — | #82 of 205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,626 | $28,460 | #228 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $45,374 | $40,929 | #35 of 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,181 | $33,692 | #258 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,550 | — | #24 of 53 |
| Social Sciences | $44,256 | — | #20 of 38 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $42,321 | — | #7 of 93 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,993 | $19,869 | #18 of 31 |
| Sociology | $37,703 | — | #27 of 29 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,741 | — | #10 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mt San Antonio College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $16,894 one year after graduating and $40,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mt San Antonio College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Mt San Antonio College ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Mt San Antonio 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.
