Psychology at Riverside City College
Riverside, CA · Associate's Degree · about 159 graduates a year
Riverside City College graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Riverside 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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| 81 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $35,110 | $35,707 | #68 | — |
| 82 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $35,109 | $42,598 | #23 | — |
| 83 | Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR | $35,075 | $35,282 | #71 | — |
| 84 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $35,005 | $31,852 | #99 | — |
| 85 | Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA | $34,899 | $31,756 | #100 | — |
| 86 | East Georgia State College Swainsboro, GA | $34,538 | $35,754 | #67 | — |
| 87 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $34,272 | $34,855 | #79 | — |
Other Majors at Riverside City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,618 | $89,869 | #80 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $54,768 | $33,201 | #24 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,256 | $32,537 | #187 of 547 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $51,585 | — | #31 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,923 | $25,516 | #4 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,085 | $27,524 | #219 of 947 |
| Sociology | $46,730 | — | #9 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,951 | $25,824 | #265 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,269 | — | #26 of 53 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,561 | — | #8 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Riverside City College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Riverside City College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Riverside City College ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #99 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Riverside City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.