by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Psychology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 13,781 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. 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 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 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.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in psychology needs to take a look at College of the Canyons. College of the Canyons is a large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Canyons
It is hard 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
College of Southern Nevada is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in psychology. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in psychology from College of Southern Nevada
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in psychology has to take a look at Mt. San Antonio College. Located in the 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
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
College of the Desert is a fairly large public college located in the city of Palm Desert.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Desert
Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from San Diego Mesa College
Located in the midsize city of Visalia, College of the Sequoias is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in psychology from College of the Sequoias
Explore the best psychology colleges 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 | 13,745 |
| Other Psychology | 20 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 16 |
