The 25 Best Associate Degree in Psychology Programs 2024

American River College offers an affordable, high-quality Associate’s in Psychology. This program is offered through traditional on-campus instruction. It is designed for students who plan to transfer to a university within the California State University network.

Alvin Community College offers students a flexible Associate’s in Psychology program. This degree can be completed fully online or on campus. Students even have the opportunity to do an internship, though it is not required.

Cochise County Community College has an affordable Psychology associate’s degree program. This program is technically a Social and Behavioral Sciences major with a Psychology emphasis. The degree can be completed fully online or on campus in Arizona.

Foothill College is well-known for its online associate’s degrees, and its Psychology degree is very popular. Most students pursue this degree online, although it can be completed on campus. Online students still have access to internship opportunities.

Coastline Community College offers a unique Associate’s in Psychology program. Coastline has agreements with several prestigious universities, including Penn State, that allow students to seamlessly move on and pursue their bachelor’s degrees. Coastline is known for its high student retention and graduation rates.

Casper College is the only institution from Wyoming to make this list. Its Associate’s in Psychology can be completed on campus, online, or through hybrid learning formats. This degree program has more advanced psychology courses than many similar programs.

Hillsborough Community College offers the highest-ranked Associate’s in Psychology of any Florida-based institution. Like most of the degree programs on this list, this program is designed for students who plan to move onto a bachelor’s degree program. It can be completed online or through traditional instruction.

Holmes Community College offers an Associate’s degree in Psychology that can be completed online or on-campus in Mississippi. Students can receive free tutoring in their general education courses. Completion of this degree guarantees a successful transfer to a public university in Mississippi.

Barton County Community College offers one of the most affordable Associate’s degrees in Psychology on this list. Online students from out of state pay the same tuition rates as traditional in-state students. This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to bachelor’s degree programs.

Tulsa Community College has the highest-ranked Associate’s in Psychology program in Oklahoma. Students have the opportunity to customize their course of study to suit their interests. Tulsa has transfer agreements with several major universities, including the University of Oklahoma.

Allen Community College has a top-ranked Associate’s degree in Psychology program. It is very affordable, as out-of-state students pay the same tuition rates as in-state students. Allen has a transfer agreement with Kansas State that allows students to seamlessly move onto a bachelor’s degree program

Palo Alto Community College is one of several outstanding Texas-based Associate’s in Psychology programs on our list. Students can pursue their degrees on Palo Alto’s San Antonio campus or over the Internet. Students can easily transfer to a Texas public university upon graduation.

Odessa College may have been edged out by in-state rival Palo Alto on our list, but it still has an excellent online Associate’s in Psychology program. Odessa allows students to take their first three credits for free. The institution is also known for offering students generous financial aid packages.

Lansing Community College offers students the highest-ranked Associate’s in Psychology program in Michigan. This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Michigan-based public institution. Students can complete this degree in its entirety over the Internet.

Holyoke Community College has a unique Associate’s degree program in Psychology. The program is technically a major in Arts and Sciences with a Psychology specialization. Students have the opportunity to take courses not often offered at the associate’s level, like Sports Psychology and Forensic Psychology.

Sinclair Community College offers students an affordable online Associate’s in Psychology program. Online students from all over the country only have to pay the in-state tuition rate. Students who successfully complete their degrees are guaranteed a seamless transfer to an Ohio public university.

St. Charles Community College offers an Associate’s degree in Psychology that they can complete on campus or through a hybrid instructional format. Traditional and online students have access to the school’s tutoring center. St. Charles offers generous grants and scholarships to many of its students.

South Texas College offers 33 online degree programs, one of which is its Associate’s in Psychology. This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university. Students get a well-rounded education in general psychology in this program.

The Community College of Allegheny County offers one of the top Associate’s in Psychology programs in Pennsylvania. This program can be completed through online, hybrid, or traditional instructional formats. CCAC has transfer agreements with 29 institutions in the state.

Monroe Community College’s Associate’s in Psychology program is one of the three most popular majors at the institution. This program is designed to give students a well-rounded education that will prepare them to complete a bachelor’s degree. Monroe has transfer agreements with the State University of New York (SUNY) institutions.

Cayuga County Community College has a unique Associate’s in Psychology program. The program is technically a Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities and Social Science degree with an emphasis in psychology. Cayuga County prides itself on offering online students small classes where they can receive personalized attention from faculty.

Middlesex Community College has roughly 20 years of experience in online education, so it should come as no surprise that their Associate’s degree in Psychology is highly regarded. The program is technically Liberal Arts and Sciences major with a Psychology emphasis. The program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a university after completing their associate’s degrees.

Lehigh Carbon Community College has a unique Associate’s in Psychology program that can be completed entirely over the Internet. Students have the opportunity to study world languages as part of their general education requirements. LCCC offers online students free tutoring.

Brookdale Community College has a leading Associate’s degree in Psychology program that is available to both online and traditional students. The program technically offers an Associate’s degree in Social Science with a specialization in Psychology. Students have the opportunity to study Industrial/Organizational Psychology, which is rare at the associate’s level.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is the only university on our list. It’s Associate’s in Psychology program includes classes influenced by the Christian faith. Students do not have to transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The associate degree is a regionally accredited degree and may be completed online or on campus. It takes into account both a biopsychosocial and spiritual perspective.