Psychology at Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Associate's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Delaware County Community College graduates in psychology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware 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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| 64 | Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA | $38,333 | $34,881 | #78 | — |
| 65 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $38,333 | $38,985 | #40 | — |
| 66 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $37,766 | $34,365 | #81 | $27,421 |
| 67 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $37,761 | $38,403 | #46 | $17,269 |
| 68 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $37,754 | $34,354 | #82 | — |
| 69 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $37,684 | $38,314 | #49 | $25,076 |
| 70 | Lemoore College Lemoore, CA | $37,572 | $34,188 | #83 | $24,719 |
Other Majors at Delaware 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 | $90,963 | $72,491 | #175 of 962 |
| Engineering | $79,850 | — | #12 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,832 | $65,167 | #140 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,857 | $27,229 | #113 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,328 | $43,435 | #9 of 286 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $55,189 | — | #53 of 87 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $50,503 | — | #86 of 122 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $49,487 | $34,452 | #29 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,689 | — | #174 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,470 | — | #17 of 53 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,779 | $25,854 | #44 of 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,734 | $29,277 | #707 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,381 | — | #23 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware County Community College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,269 one year after graduating and $37,761 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware County Community College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Delaware County Community College ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Delaware County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for psychology ($39,288), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,271.
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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.