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2024 Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools

37 Colleges in the United States
18,787 Associate Degrees
$21,435 Avg Early-Career Salary
an associate degree in psychology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #10 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 37 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 18,787 associate degrees in psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Psychology School for Your Associate Degree

Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for psychology students working on their associate degree.

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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.


 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Psychology in the United States

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Schools for an Associate in Psychology

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Park University
Parkville, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

Park University is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Park University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Liberty University if you want 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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Christian Brothers University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in psychology. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a associate in psychology from Christian Brothers University

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Upper Iowa University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in psychology. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Upper Iowa University

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
151 Annual Graduates

Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the city of Austin.More information about a associate in psychology from Austin Community College District

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.More information about a associate in psychology from University of Hartford

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
263 Annual Graduates

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Canyons

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.More information about a associate in psychology from University of the Cumberlands

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Waldorf University
Forest City, IA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in psychology from Waldorf University

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from LaGuardia Community College


 

Psychology by Region

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Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 18,637
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 82
Child Development & Psychology 34
Other Psychology 34

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