Psychology at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Associate's Degree
Prairie State College graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Prairie State 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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| 91 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $32,906 | $29,942 | #103 | $23,008 |
| 92 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $32,867 | $35,074 | #75 | $29,717 |
| 93 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $32,487 | $33,030 | #88 | — |
| 94 | Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL | $32,438 | $31,870 | #98 | — |
| 95 | Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA | $32,159 | $32,706 | #93 | — |
| 96 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MS | $31,771 | $38,548 | #44 | — |
| 97 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $31,464 | $31,990 | #96 | — |
Other Majors at Prairie State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,212 | $68,277 | #243 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $65,505 | — | #113 of 237 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $48,709 | — | #18 of 28 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,550 | $18,885 | #312 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,062 | $34,909 | #221 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,190 | — | #370 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Prairie State College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Prairie State College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Prairie State College ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Prairie State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.