Psychology at Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA · Associate's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Bucks County Community College graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucks County 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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| 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 |
| 35 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $41,185 | $37,476 | #52 | — |
| 36 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $41,180 | $37,471 | #53 | — |
Other Majors at Bucks County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,131 | $73,282 | #387 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,889 | $63,565 | #123 of 560 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $66,857 | $30,849 | #6 of 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,980 | $32,358 | #78 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,600 | $28,719 | #273 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,591 | $24,235 | #507 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,031 | $19,993 | #69 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bucks County Community College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,905 one year after graduating and $41,441 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucks County Community College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Bucks County Community College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Bucks County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for psychology ($39,288), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,469.
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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.