Psychology at Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · Associate's Degree
Rockland Community College graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rockland Community 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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| 18 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $45,473 | $41,377 | #30 | — |
| 19 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | $45,179 | $41,110 | #32 | — |
| 20 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $44,652 | $45,411 | #13 | — |
| 21 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $44,186 | $42,056 | #26 | $38,571 |
| 22 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $43,945 | $41,650 | #28 | — |
| 23 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA | $43,675 | $39,741 | #34 | — |
| 24 | Las Positas College Livermore, CA | $42,894 | $39,031 | #37 | — |
Other Majors at Rockland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,785 | $81,689 | #92 of 962 |
| Physical Sciences | $62,142 | — | #4 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,497 | — | #74 of 547 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,799 | — | #55 of 117 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,294 | $29,633 | #111 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $40,658 | — | #21 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,630 | $21,840 | #715 of 947 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $37,262 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rockland Community College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,571 one year after graduating and $44,186 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rockland Community College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Rockland Community College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Rockland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.