by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 19 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12,325 associate degrees in psychology during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges 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 in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in psychology.
It is difficult 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 fairly large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Merced College
It is hard to beat Modesto Junior College if you wish 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
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in psychology has to take a look at Southwestern College. 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
Pasadena City College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in psychology. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in psychology from Pasadena City College
College of the Canyons is a large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Canyons
College of the Desert is a large public college located in the small city of Palm Desert.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Desert
Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Imperial Valley College
CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in psychology from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Mt. San Antonio College
Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in psychology from Sacramento City College
Explore the best psychology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 13,583 |
| Oregon | 35 | 19 |
| Nevada | 35 | 179 |
| Washington | 33 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 12,288 |
| Other Psychology | 20 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
