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2025 Best General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California

18 Colleges in California
11,995 Associate Degrees
General Psychology is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #7 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 11,995 associate degrees in general psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Psychology School for Your Associate Degree

Best General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California The psychology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general psychology students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Psychology in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general psychology students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top California Schools for an Associate in Psychology

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Merced College
Merced, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
328 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general psychology has to check out Merced College. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general psychology from Merced College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
178 Annual Graduates

Modesto Junior College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in general psychology. MJC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Modesto.More information about a associate in general psychology from Modesto Junior College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
199 Annual Graduates

Southwestern College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general psychology. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general psychology from Southwestern College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Pasadena City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general psychology. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in general psychology from Pasadena City College

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
222 Annual Graduates

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in general psychology from College of the Canyons

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Annual Graduates

College of the Desert is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Palm Desert.More information about a associate in general psychology from College of the Desert

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
156 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general psychology from Imperial Valley College

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304 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general psychology from Mt. San Antonio College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
143 Annual Graduates

Sacramento City is a large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in general psychology from Sacramento City College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
185 Annual Graduates

Fresno City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in general psychology from Fresno City College

Best General Psychology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best General Psychology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 288 0
Oregon 260 19
Nevada 185 163

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