Psychology at South Plains College
Levelland, TX · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
South Plains College graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Plains 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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| 53 | Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA | $39,363 | $35,818 | #66 | — |
| 54 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $39,201 | $35,670 | #69 | $25,792 |
| 55 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $38,903 | $39,553 | #35 | — |
| 56 | South Plains College Levelland, TX | $38,888 | $39,538 | #36 | — |
| 57 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $38,723 | $35,235 | #72 | — |
| 58 | San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA | $38,679 | $35,195 | #73 | — |
| 59 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $38,612 | $36,751 | #56 | $19,909 |
Other Majors at South Plains College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,836 | — | #300 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,018 | — | #366 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,986 | — | #130 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,149 | — | #16 of 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,129 | — | #236 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,034 | $19,469 | #852 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Plains College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Plains College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, South Plains College ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at South Plains College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.