by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of psychology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12,015 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in psychology.
It's difficult to beat Merced College if you want 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 hard to beat Modesto Junior College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in psychology. MJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize 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 needs to take a look at Southwestern College. 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 psychology from Southwestern College
Pasadena City College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in psychology. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the 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 moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Imperial Valley College
Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Mt. San Antonio College
Sacramento City is a large public college located in the large city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in psychology from Sacramento City College
Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in psychology from Fresno City College
Explore all the Best Psychology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 35 | 19 |
| Nevada | 35 | 179 |
| Washington | 33 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 11,995 |
| Other Psychology | 20 |
