Psychology at Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · Associate's Degree · about 204 graduates a year
Pasadena City College graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pasadena 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 | — |
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| 23 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA | $43,675 | $39,741 | #34 | — |
| 24 | Las Positas College Livermore, CA | $42,894 | $39,031 | #37 | — |
| 25 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $42,847 | $38,988 | #39 | — |
| 26 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $42,700 | $38,854 | #42 | $24,894 |
| 27 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $42,666 | $49,401 | #8 | $25,675 |
| 28 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | $42,301 | $38,491 | #45 | — |
| 29 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $42,197 | $38,397 | #47 | — |
Other Majors at Pasadena City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,357 | $90,156 | #73 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,752 | $20,816 | #226 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $48,709 | $29,847 | #8 of 38 |
| Natural Sciences | $47,721 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,235 | — | #22 of 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,033 | $28,492 | #298 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,808 | — | #8 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,598 | — | #566 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,348 | — | #24 of 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,915 | — | #27 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,107 | — | #20 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pasadena City College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,894 one year after graduating and $42,700 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pasadena City College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pasadena City College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pasadena City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.