Psychology at San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
San Diego Mesa College graduates in psychology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego Mesa 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 | — |
| 11 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $48,810 | $46,457 | #11 | — |
| 12 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | $48,667 | $44,284 | #16 | — |
| 13 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $48,650 | $44,268 | #17 | $26,229 |
| 14 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $48,309 | $43,958 | #18 | — |
| 15 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | $47,301 | $43,041 | #21 | — |
| 16 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $46,131 | $43,907 | #19 | $24,052 |
Other Majors at San Diego Mesa College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $62,616 | — | #6 of 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,220 | $40,642 | #63 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $57,592 | — | #40 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,321 | — | #7 of 53 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $53,912 | — | #4 of 124 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $51,936 | $19,521 | #36 of 85 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,872 | — | #28 of 286 |
| Biology | $49,919 | — | #11 of 47 |
| Sociology | $46,618 | — | #10 of 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,652 | — | #368 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,826 | — | #3 of 14 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $36,098 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego Mesa College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,229 one year after graduating and $48,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego Mesa College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, San Diego Mesa College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at San Diego Mesa College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% 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.