Psychology at Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 190 graduates a year
Orange Coast College graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Orange Coast 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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| 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 | — |
| 50 | Glendale Community College Glendale, CA | $40,060 | $36,452 | #63 | — |
| 51 | Navarro College Corsicana, TX | $39,860 | $40,526 | #33 | $26,236 |
Other Majors at Orange Coast College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $91,682 | $68,484 | #19 of 560 |
| Engineering | $73,237 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,193 | — | #53 of 547 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,829 | — | #10 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,454 | $24,128 | #253 of 947 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $41,701 | — | #79 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange Coast College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,152 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange Coast College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Orange Coast College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Orange Coast College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.