by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 51 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 18,099 associate degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for psychology students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat Merced College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in psychology. 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 psychology from Merced College
It is difficult to beat Modesto Junior College if you want to pursue an associate degree in psychology. MJC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Modesto.More information about a associate in psychology from Modesto Junior College
It is hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in psychology. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Liberty University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in psychology has to look into Community College of Philadelphia. Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public college located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in psychology from Community College of Philadelphia
Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Southwestern College
Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Ivy Tech Community College
Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in psychology from Pasadena City College
College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Canyons
South Texas College is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.More information about a associate in psychology from South Texas College
Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Bunker Hill Community College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | College of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA |
| 12 | Imperial Valley College | Imperial, CA |
| 13 | Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 14 | College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV |
| 15 | Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA |
| 16 | Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO |
| 17 | Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA |
View the Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 17,944 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 60 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 51 |
| Other Psychology | 44 |
