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Psychology, General associate's degree programs in Pennsylvania

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings
$37,761Median year-4 earnings
$13,838Median federal debt
6Programs reporting debt
OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg · $17,250 federal debt$44,6522Bucks County Community CollegeNewtown · $8,782 federal debt$41,4413Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · $13,838 federal debt$41,3754Butler County Community CollegeButler · Debt not reported$38,3335Delaware County Community CollegeMedia · $17,500 federal debt$37,7616Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh · $14,113 federal debt$35,1107Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown · Debt not reported$34,2728Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville · $13,750 federal debt$32,159
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other
State median wage
$131,600
Middle 50% wage range
$99,060–$171,340
State employment
20,170
Projected growth
+4.9%
Annual openings
100,900
10th–90th percentile: $76,260–$217,320
19-3039Psychologists, All Other
State median wage
$95,650
Middle 50% wage range
$75,880–$138,260
State employment
780
Projected growth
+2.3%
Annual openings
3,500
10th–90th percentile: $60,170–$154,520
19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
State median wage
$91,870
Middle 50% wage range
$73,670–$131,360
State employment
3,140
Projected growth
+11.7%
Annual openings
4,100
10th–90th percentile: $61,340–$175,410
25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
State median wage
$75,960
Middle 50% wage range
$61,020–$98,950
State employment
2,120
Projected growth
+4.0%
Annual openings
3,700
10th–90th percentile: $47,750–$124,090
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
State median wage
$54,610
Middle 50% wage range
$48,590–$64,790
State employment
860
Projected growth
+5.0%
Annual openings
4,900
10th–90th percentile: $44,710–$81,640

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg$44,652$17,250
2Bucks County Community CollegeNewtown$41,441$8,782
3Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia$41,375$13,838
4Butler County Community CollegeButler$38,333Not available
5Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$37,761$17,500
6Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$35,110$14,113
7Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown$34,272Not available
8Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville$32,159$13,750

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Psychology, General in Pennsylvania

What do Psychology, General associate's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $37,761 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $13,838 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Harrisburg Area Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.