Psychology at Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA · Associate's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Santiago Canyon College graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santiago Canyon 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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| 34 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $41,375 | $42,079 | #25 | $28,034 |
| 35 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $41,185 | $37,476 | #52 | — |
| 36 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $41,180 | $37,471 | #53 | — |
| 37 | Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA | $41,112 | $37,409 | #54 | — |
| 38 | Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY | $41,096 | $42,831 | #22 | — |
| 39 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $40,978 | $46,009 | #12 | $28,679 |
| 40 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $40,967 | $38,992 | #38 | $18,867 |
Other Majors at Santiago Canyon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $65,210 | — | #7 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,862 | — | #56 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,100 | $37,149 | #118 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santiago Canyon College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,112 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santiago Canyon College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Santiago Canyon College ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Santiago Canyon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.