Psychology at San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
San Diego City College graduates in psychology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego 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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| 65 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $38,333 | $38,985 | #40 | — |
| 66 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $37,766 | $34,365 | #81 | $27,421 |
| 67 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $37,761 | $38,403 | #46 | $17,269 |
| 68 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $37,754 | $34,354 | #82 | — |
| 69 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $37,684 | $38,314 | #49 | $25,076 |
| 70 | Lemoore College Lemoore, CA | $37,572 | $34,188 | #83 | $24,719 |
| 71 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $37,517 | $35,086 | #74 | — |
Other Majors at San Diego City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,244 | — | #50 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $77,094 | — | #2 of 85 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $71,302 | — | #1 of 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,716 | — | #5 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,001 | $33,350 | #217 of 547 |
| Biology | $50,465 | — | #10 of 47 |
| Human Services | $44,787 | — | #21 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,081 | $25,639 | #740 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,005 | — | #12 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego City College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,754 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego City College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, San Diego City College ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at San Diego City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.