Psychology at Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · Associate's Degree · about 199 graduates a year
Southwestern College graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern 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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| 28 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | $42,301 | $38,491 | #45 | — |
| 29 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $42,197 | $38,397 | #47 | — |
| 30 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $42,174 | $38,376 | #48 | — |
| 31 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $41,995 | $38,213 | #50 | — |
| 32 | Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA | $41,792 | $38,028 | #51 | — |
| 33 | Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA | $41,441 | $42,146 | #24 | $31,905 |
| 34 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $41,375 | $42,079 | #25 | $28,034 |
Other Majors at Southwestern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,302 | — | #48 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,070 | $67,733 | #164 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,082 | — | #214 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,689 | $30,983 | #153 of 426 |
| Sociology | $42,170 | — | #18 of 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,171 | — | #17 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,527 | — | #717 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,303 | — | #40 of 53 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,801 | — | #57 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,995 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southwestern College ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southwestern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.