Psychology, General

Associate's degree · Saddleback College · Mission Viejo, CA

CIP 42.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$47,941Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
176Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Psychology, General at Saddleback College earn a median of $47,941. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,288 four years after graduating (middle half: $24,817–$53,171).

Psychology, General (Associate's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Merced College
Merced
$34,441—
Fresno City College
Fresno
$27,421—
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego
$26,229—
Modesto Junior College
Modesto
$25,832—
College of the Desert
Palm Desert
$25,792—
Pasadena City College
Pasadena
$24,894—
Lemoore College
Lemoore
$24,719—
College of the Sequoias
Visalia
$23,008—
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut
$16,894—
Coalinga College
Coalinga
$16,139—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from Saddleback College make?

The median salary is $47,941 and $47,941 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.