Psychology at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Psychology associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | $28,034* | $23,444 | $13,750 | — |
| Bucks County Community College | $31,905* | $24,435 | $8,782 | 0.28 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $28,034* | $32,788 | $13,838 | 0.49 |
| Delaware County Community College | $17,269* | $37,164 | $17,500 | 1.01 |
| National Median | $26,232* | — | $11,198 | 0.43 |
Other Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Community College Newtown | $5,021 | $31,905 | $8,782 |
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia | $4,632 | $28,034 | $13,838 |
| Delaware County Community College Media | $6,660 | $17,269 | $17,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lehigh Carbon Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.