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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Psychology

324 Colleges in the United States
16,204 Associate Degrees
$20,594 Avg Early-Career Salary
An associate degree in psychology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #12 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 324 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for psychology students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 16,204 associate degrees in psychology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Psychology School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Psychology The psychology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Psychology ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality psychology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for psychology.


 

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Psychology Students Working on Their Associate

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
390 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 390 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.

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Merced College
Merced, CA
310 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Merced College is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in psychology. Located in the city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in California.

There were about 310 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
291 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in psychology has to take a look at Bakersfield College. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Bakersfield.

There were roughly 291 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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287 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mt. San Antonio College is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in psychology. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 287 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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278 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in California.

There were about 278 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
248 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in California.

There were roughly 248 psychology students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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233 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 233 psychology students who graduated with this degree at BMCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
226 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 226 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
221 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Long Beach.

There were roughly 221 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
206 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Diablo Valley is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.

There were approximately 206 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent data year.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
202 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 202 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent year we have data available.

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202 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in California.

There were roughly 202 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at IVC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
197 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in Virginia.

There were approximately 197 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
195 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in New York.

There were about 195 psychology students who graduated with this degree at LaGuardia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
189 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 189 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
189 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Fullerton.

There were roughly 189 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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187 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
#9 Best Quality In CA

Fresno City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Fresno. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in California.

There were roughly 187 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
187 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 187 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
184 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Moorpark.

There were roughly 184 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
182 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 182 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

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177 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

El Paso Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of El Paso. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in Texas.

There were approximately 177 psychology students who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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173 Annual Associate Degrees
#18 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

MJC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Modesto.

There were about 173 psychology students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

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170 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in New Mexico.

There were about 170 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
170 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

Ventura College is a large public college located in the city of Ventura. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for associate degrees in psychology in California.

There were about 170 psychology individuals who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent year we have data available.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
167 Annual Associate Degrees
#20 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

American River is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.

There were roughly 167 psychology students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent data year.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Cypress College
Cypress, CA
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Psychology students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Psychology award.

Rank College Location
49 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
49 Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA
51 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
52 Hartnell College Salinas, CA
52 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
54 Butte College Oroville, CA
55 Skyline College San Bruno, CA
56 Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK
56 Riverside City College Riverside, CA
56 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
59 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA
60 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
61 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, CA
61 Las Positas College Livermore, CA
63 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
63 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA

Psychology by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Psychology for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 15,955
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 139
Other Psychology 79
Child Development & Psychology 31

Majors Similar to Psychology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 25,728
Education 16,359
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 9,273
Communication & Journalism 9,017
History 2,502
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 667
Library Science 202

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