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Associate-2% vs national median35 grads tracked

Psychology, General at Wharton County Junior College

Ranked 27th of 47 associate programs in Psychology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,543
middle 50%: $20,121 – $33,372
Median · 5 years out
$40,793
middle 50%: $33,005 – $54,286
Median · 10 years out
$59,353
middle 50%: $46,207 – $71,555

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology, General (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Wharton County Junior College's associate program in Psychology, General earn a median $26,543 one year after graduating, rising to $59,353 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $41,441 for this field, ranking 27th of 47 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10 yrs
≈ $12,753 total interest

Same major at other universities

Connors State College
$41,501 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma City Community College
$41,441 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Texas Community College
$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$41,154 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$40,793 · 5 yrs out
Rose State College
$40,460 · 5 yrs out
Snow College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$40,293 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$40,152 · 5 yrs out
Vincennes University
$39,975 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Wharton County Junior College

Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$147,658 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$140,234 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$133,973 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$86,887 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,416 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$72,884 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Associate)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$69,441 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,570 · 5 yrs out

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