Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Psychology, General at Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California · See Psychology, General nationally
Poor return
$-171,771 over 10 years
For graduates of Psychology, General at Southwestern College.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$29,090
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$-171,771
10-year net gain as of 2024
Psychology, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA | Certificate | $47,941 | — | +608% | Strong return |
| 2 | Hartnell College Salinas, CA | Certificate | $46,393 | — | +583% | Strong return |
| 3 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | Certificate | $50,039 | — | +306% | Strong return |
| 4 | Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA | Certificate | $49,295 | — | +280% | Strong return |
| 5 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | Certificate | $47,215 | — | +183% | Strong return |
| 6 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | Certificate | $47,312 | — | +58% | Break-even |
| 7 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | Certificate | $45,078 | $8,650 | -92% | Poor return |
| 8 | Napa Valley College Napa, CA | Certificate | $42,887 | — | -244% | Poor return |
| 9 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Certificate | $37,706 | $26,313 | -287% | Poor return |
| 10 | Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA | Certificate | $41,854 | — | -360% | Poor return |
Other majors at Southwestern College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Certificate | $59,282 | — | +1,027% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $52,315 | — | +477% | Strong return |
| Psychology, General | Certificate | $29,090 | — | -1,356% | Poor return |
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Psychology, General at Southwestern College
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.