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# Best Psychology Colleges in New York (2026)

Updated September 30, 2026

Programs in this field[Psychology, General](/rankings/best-psychology-general-programs-in-new-york/)

This page ranks the 85 schools in New York that offer a Psychology program, ordered by median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. [Columbia University in the City of New York](/school/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/majors/) leads the list at $86,946, followed by [Cornell University](/school/cornell-university/majors/) at $78,049 and [Clarkson University](/school/clarkson-university/majors/) at $73,359.

Across the 82 schools with a published figure, median earnings reach $55,395, with a spread of $62,911 from $86,946 to $24,035.

The list includes 29 public and 56 private nonprofit institutions. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ranks 2nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, the strongest showing on the page.

CUNY Hunter College posts the lowest average net price at $2,984, while Columbia University in the City of New York reports the highest six-year completion rate at 96%.

## The ranked list

85 schools in list order

| Rank | School | Median Psychology Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY | $86,946 | $21,590 | $4,570 | 4.0% |
|  | [Columbia University in the City of New York](/school/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/majors/) reports [$86,946 in median earnings](/school/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing, the highest figure on this list, and admits 4% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (163 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($86,946) |
| 2 | Cornell University · Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $28,690 | $1,776 | 8.8% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 95%](/school/cornell-university/outcomes/), [Cornell University](/school/cornell-university/majors/) posts $78,049 in median earnings for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (80 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($78,049) |
| 3 | Clarkson University · Potsdam, NY | $73,359 | $30,305 | $21,335 | 77.4% |
|  | [Clarkson University](/school/clarkson-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Potsdam, ranks 3rd on this page and shows an [average net price of $30,305](/school/clarkson-university/cost/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (16 graduates) |
| 4 | Pace University · New York, NY | $67,811 | $30,892 | $26,473 | 75.9% |
|  | [Pace University](/school/pace-university/majors/) graduates earn a [median of $67,811](/school/pace-university/outcomes/) four years after completing, and the school admits 76% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (56 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (55 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($67,811) |
| 5 | Binghamton University · Vestal, NY | $67,249 | $21,620 | $12,171 | 38.6% |
|  | [Binghamton University](/school/binghamton-university/majors/) reports [$67,249 in median earnings](/school/binghamton-university/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $21,620. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (310 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($67,249) |
| 6 | Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY | $65,694 | $38,793 | $15,817 | 45.9% |
|  | [Syracuse University](/school/syracuse-university/majors/) ranks 6th on this list with [median earnings of $65,694,](/school/syracuse-university/outcomes/) and its six-year completion rate is 84%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (265 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($65,694) |
| 7 | Barnard College · New York, NY | $65,644 | $28,800 | $11,600 | 8.8% |
|  | Barnard College admits 9% of applicants and reports $65,644 in median earnings for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (76 graduates) |
| 8 | Vassar College · Poughkeepsie, NY | $65,095 | $39,343 | $15,953 | 18.6% |
|  | [Vassar College](/school/vassar-college/majors/) posts an [average net price of $39,343](/school/vassar-college/cost/) and median earnings of $65,095 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (53 graduates) |
| 9 | University of Rochester · Rochester, NY | $65,000 | $29,278 | $9,678 | 40.1% |
|  | [University of Rochester](/school/university-of-rochester/majors/) [ranks 318th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-rochester/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports $65,000 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (174 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($65,000) |
| 10 | Manhattan University · Riverdale, NY | $64,684 | $27,256 | $27,281 | 78.9% |
|  | [Manhattan University](/school/manhattan-university/majors/) graduates earn a [median of $64,684](/school/manhattan-university/outcomes/) four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 64%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (38 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($64,684) |
| 11 | Manhattanville University · Purchase, NY | $63,908 | $20,991 | $13,548 | 87.3% |
|  | Manhattanville University reports $63,908 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $20,991. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($63,908) |
| 12 | Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,811 | $41,544 | $26,083 | 56.5% |
|  | [Marist University](/school/marist-university/majors/) [admits 57% of applicants](/school/marist-university/admissions/) and posts median earnings of $63,811 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (96 graduates), Psychology, Other (28 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, Other ($67,205), Psychology, General ($62,821) |
| 13 | New York University · New York, NY | $63,315 | $37,050 | $16,977 | 9.2% |
|  | [New York University](/school/new-york-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in New York, reports [$63,315 in median earnings](/school/new-york-university/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 9%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (530 graduates) |
| 14 | Siena University · Loudonville, NY | $63,227 | $33,733 | $26,417 | 69.0% |
|  | With a six-year completion rate of 75%, Siena University posts $63,227 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing and ranks 14th on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (70 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($63,227) |
| 15 | St. John's University-New York · Queens, NY | $62,672 | $29,999 | $27,787 | 83.4% |
|  | [St. John's University-New York](/school/st-johns-university-new-york/majors/) shows an [average net price of $29,999](/school/st-johns-university-new-york/cost/) alongside median earnings of $62,672 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (152 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($62,672) |
| 16 | St Lawrence University · Canton, NY | $62,479 | $28,651 | $13,420 | 54.3% |
|  | An average net price of $13,420 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with $62,479 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing at St Lawrence University. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (67 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($62,479) |
| 17 | Fordham University · Bronx, NY | $62,273 | $44,338 | $32,474 | 59.3% |
|  | [Fordham University](/school/fordham-university/majors/) [admits 59% of applicants](/school/fordham-university/admissions/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $62,273 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (164 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($62,273) |
| 18 | Adelphi University · Garden City, NY | $61,393 | $30,783 | $24,095 | 65.9% |
|  | Ranking 370th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, [Adelphi University](/school/adelphi-university/majors/) reports [$61,393 in median earnings](/school/adelphi-university/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (94 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($61,393) |
| 19 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College · New York, NY | $60,817 | $3,033 | $607 | 47.5% |
|  | [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/school/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college/majors/), a public institution, carries an [average net price of $3,033](/school/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college/cost/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $60,817 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (125 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (24 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($73,007), Psychology, General ($58,476) |
| 20 | Iona University · New Rochelle, NY | $60,525 | $29,188 | $25,785 | 86.9% |
|  | Graduates of Iona University earn a median of $60,525 four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 56%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (78 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($60,525) |
| 21 | Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY | $60,448 | $34,176 | $28,219 | 68.1% |
|  | [Hofstra University](/school/hofstra-university/majors/) lists an [average net price of $34,176](/school/hofstra-university/cost/) and a Psychology earnings median of $60,448 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (70 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($60,448) |
| 22 | St. Thomas Aquinas College · Sparkill, NY | $60,409 | $19,994 | $11,746 | 93.1% |
|  | With an admission rate of 93%, St. Thomas Aquinas College posts $60,409 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing and ranks 22nd on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($60,409) |
| 23 | College of Staten Island CUNY · Staten Island, NY | $59,741 | $5,579 | $3,903 | 92.3% |
|  | [College of Staten Island CUNY](/school/college-of-staten-island-cuny/majors/) reports [$59,741 in median earnings](/school/college-of-staten-island-cuny/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $3,903 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (357 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($59,741) |
| 24 | St. Joseph's University-New York · Brooklyn, NY | $59,679 | $19,035 | $16,876 | 72.1% |
|  | Ranking 591st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, [St. Joseph's University-New York](/school/st-josephs-university-new-york/majors/) shows a [six-year completion rate of 69%](/school/st-josephs-university-new-york/outcomes/) and $59,679 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (76 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($59,679) |
| 25 | University of Mount Saint Vincent · Bronx, NY | $59,487 | $21,696 | $19,203 | 85.1% |
|  | [University of Mount Saint Vincent](/school/university-of-mount-saint-vincent/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Bronx, reports [$59,487 in median earnings](/school/university-of-mount-saint-vincent/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $21,696. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (299 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($59,487) |
| 26 | Hobart William Smith Colleges · Geneva, NY | $59,317 | $31,563 | $14,650 | 64.0% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 77%](/school/hobart-william-smith-colleges/outcomes/), [Hobart William Smith Colleges](/school/hobart-william-smith-colleges/majors/) ranks 26th on this list and posts median earnings of $59,317 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (42 graduates) |
| 27 | CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY | $59,149 | $2,984 | $1,029 | 53.8% |
|  | [CUNY Hunter College](/school/cuny-hunter-college/majors/) [admits 54% of applicants](/school/cuny-hunter-college/admissions/) and carries an average net price of $2,984, the lowest among the 85 schools on this page. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (673 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($59,149) |
| 28 | Wagner College · Staten Island, NY | $58,724 | $28,241 | $20,993 | 88.0% |
|  | Wagner College ranks 551st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports $58,724 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (22 graduates) |
| 29 | Farmingdale State College · Farmingdale, NY | $58,570 | $10,867 | $4,933 | 63.3% |
|  | [Farmingdale State College](/school/farmingdale-state-college/majors/) shows an [average net price of $4,933](/school/farmingdale-state-college/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 alongside median earnings of $58,570 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (55 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($58,570) |
| 30 | Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY | $58,137 | $18,784 | $12,943 | 49.0% |
|  | [Stony Brook University](/school/stony-brook-university/majors/) reports a [six-year completion rate of 76%](/school/stony-brook-university/outcomes/) and $58,137 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing, ranking 30th on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (591 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($58,137) |
| 31 | Le Moyne College · Syracuse, NY | $57,984 | $22,277 | $14,535 | 83.0% |
|  | [Le Moyne College](/school/le-moyne-college/majors/), a private nonprofit institution in Syracuse, posts [median earnings of $57,984](/school/le-moyne-college/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 83%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (122 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($57,984) |
| 32 | SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY | $57,972 | $18,211 | $10,018 | 66.5% |
|  | [SUNY College at Geneseo](/school/suny-college-at-geneseo/majors/) reports an [average net price of $18,211](/school/suny-college-at-geneseo/cost/) and median earnings of $57,972 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (167 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($57,972) |
| 33 | St Bonaventure University · Saint Bonaventure, NY | $57,215 | $27,074 | $15,651 | 81.7% |
|  | St Bonaventure University ranks 1266th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows a six-year completion rate of 67%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (26 graduates) |
| 34 | CUNY Queens College · Queens, NY | $57,210 | $4,195 | $1,541 | 64.4% |
|  | [CUNY Queens College](/school/cuny-queens-college/majors/) reports [$57,210 in median earnings](/school/cuny-queens-college/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $1,541 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (691 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($57,210) |
| 35 | CUNY Medgar Evers College · Brooklyn, NY | $56,458 | $5,718 | $4,368 | 86.1% |
|  | An [admission rate of 86%](/school/cuny-medgar-evers-college/admissions/) and median earnings of $56,458 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing are reported by [CUNY Medgar Evers College](/school/cuny-medgar-evers-college/majors/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (150 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,458) |
| 36 | Touro University · New York, NY | $56,443 | $29,627 | $26,605 | 60.8% |
|  | Touro University posts an average net price of $29,627 and a six-year completion rate of 72%, ranking 36th on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (302 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,443) |
| 37 | State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY | $56,366 | $22,345 | $12,550 | 59.8% |
|  | [State University of New York at Cortland](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-cortland/majors/) reports [median earnings of $56,366](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-cortland/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 68%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (80 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,366) |
| 38 | CUNY City College · New York, NY | $56,223 | $3,776 | $1,251 | 60.0% |
|  | With an [average net price of $3,776,](/school/cuny-city-college/cost/) [CUNY City College](/school/cuny-city-college/majors/) ranks 48th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (418 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,223) |
| 39 | Niagara University · Niagara University, NY | $55,947 | $17,248 | $9,564 | 87.4% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Niagara University, Niagara University admits 87% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 75%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (25 graduates) |
| 40 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY | $55,595 | $3,203 | $1,073 | 57.1% |
|  | [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/school/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice/majors/) reports [median earnings of $55,595](/school/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $1,073 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (499 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($55,595) |
| 41 | Daemen University · Amherst, NY | $55,412 | $18,693 | $10,773 | 68.3% |
|  | Ranking 41st on this list, Daemen University shows a six-year completion rate of 59% and an admission rate of 68%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (11 graduates) |
| 42 | State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY | $55,378 | $18,809 | $10,541 | 61.6% |
|  | [State University of New York at New Paltz](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz/majors/) reports [median earnings of $55,378](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $18,809. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (207 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,378) |
| 43 | Marymount Manhattan College · New York, NY | $55,226 | $36,861 | $30,722 | 82.6% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 83%](/school/marymount-manhattan-college/admissions/), [Marymount Manhattan College](/school/marymount-manhattan-college/majors/) reports median earnings of $55,226 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (19 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,226) |
| 44 | Keuka College · Keuka Park, NY | $55,124 | $24,338 | $19,368 | 68.1% |
|  | Keuka College ranks 936th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $19,368 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (14 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (12 graduates) |
| 45 | University at Albany · Albany, NY | $55,004 | $17,167 | $11,112 | 69.1% |
|  | A public university in Albany, [University at Albany](/school/university-at-albany/majors/) reports [median earnings of $55,004](/school/university-at-albany/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing and has a six-year completion rate of 61%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (306 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,004) |
| 46 | CUNY Lehman College · Bronx, NY | $54,063 | $3,148 | $1,589 | 56.6% |
|  | [CUNY Lehman College](/school/cuny-lehman-college/majors/) reports an [average net price of $3,148](/school/cuny-lehman-college/cost/) and ranks 42nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (319 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,063) |
| 47 | Mount Saint Mary College · Newburgh, NY | $53,898 | $25,522 | $18,747 | 88.9% |
|  | Ranking 47th on this list, Mount Saint Mary College reports median earnings of $53,898 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 65%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (60 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,898) |
| 48 | St. John Fisher University · Rochester, NY | $53,568 | $28,945 | $16,054 | 66.4% |
|  | St. John Fisher University admits 66% of applicants and reports an average net price of $16,054 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (46 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,568) |
| 49 | Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY | $53,346 | $14,072 | $11,974 | 85.8% |
|  | [Mercy University](/school/mercy-university/majors/) reports [$53,346 in median earnings](/school/mercy-university/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $14,072. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (144 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,346) |
| 50 | Molloy University · Rockville Centre, NY | $53,334 | $24,347 | $17,548 | 81.7% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Rockville Centre, [Molloy University](/school/molloy-university/majors/) [graduates 70% of its students within six years](/school/molloy-university/outcomes/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (25 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,334) |
| 51 | CUNY York College · Jamaica, NY | $53,156 | $4,456 | $2,861 | 64.1% |
|  | [CUNY York College](/school/cuny-york-college/majors/) posts an [average net price of $2,861](/school/cuny-york-college/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 157th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (126 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,156) |
| 52 | Ithaca College · Ithaca, NY | $53,057 | $33,926 | $21,901 | 69.0% |
|  | [Ithaca College](/school/ithaca-college/majors/) [admits 69% of applicants](/school/ithaca-college/admissions/) and shows a six-year completion rate of 76%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (41 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,057) |
| 53 | SUNY Old Westbury · Old Westbury, NY | $53,013 | $11,282 | $6,645 | 83.6% |
|  | Ranking 53rd on this list, [SUNY Old Westbury](/school/suny-old-westbury/majors/) reports [$53,013 in median earnings](/school/suny-old-westbury/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (117 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,013) |
| 54 | CUNY Brooklyn College · Brooklyn, NY | $52,742 | $3,103 | $1,029 | 58.4% |
|  | [CUNY Brooklyn College](/school/cuny-brooklyn-college/majors/) carries an [average net price of $3,103](/school/cuny-brooklyn-college/cost/) and ranks 53rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (508 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,742) |
| 55 | SUNY Buffalo State University · Buffalo, NY | $52,490 | $11,346 | $7,405 | 73.0% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 33%](/school/suny-buffalo-state-university/outcomes/), [SUNY Buffalo State University](/school/suny-buffalo-state-university/majors/) reports $52,490 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (81 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,490) |
| 56 | University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY | $52,303 | $20,995 | $14,668 | 74.2% |
|  | [University at Buffalo](/school/university-at-buffalo/majors/) [admits 74% of applicants](/school/university-at-buffalo/admissions/) and posts an average net price of $14,668 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (632 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,303) |
| 57 | Utica University · Utica, NY | $52,256 | $19,108 | $13,290 | 92.0% |
|  | Utica University reports $52,256 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing and ranks 575th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (27 graduates), Psychology, General (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($53,457), Psychology, General ($50,847) |
| 58 | State University of New York at Oswego · Oswego, NY | $52,023 | $16,236 | $8,714 | 80.6% |
|  | A public university in Oswego, [State University of New York at Oswego](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-oswego/majors/) [graduates 60% of its students within six years](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-oswego/outcomes/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (106 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,023) |
| 59 | Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY | $51,577 | $34,906 | $24,680 | 66.9% |
|  | [Rochester Institute of Technology](/school/rochester-institute-of-technology/majors/) reports [$51,577 in median earnings](/school/rochester-institute-of-technology/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $34,906. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (35 graduates) |
| 60 | Canisius University · Buffalo, NY | $51,532 | $17,940 | $12,781 | 72.4% |
|  | Canisius University admits 72% of applicants and ranks 1009th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (42 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($51,532) |
| 61 | SUNY Oneonta · Oneonta, NY | $51,355 | $19,158 | $11,044 | 69.6% |
|  | [SUNY Oneonta](/school/suny-oneonta/majors/) reports [$51,355 in median earnings](/school/suny-oneonta/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $11,044 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (181 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,355) |
| 62 | Elmira College · Elmira, NY | $51,101 | $22,386 | $17,392 | 77.0% |
|  | With a six-year completion rate of 65%, Elmira College ranks 62nd on this list and posts median earnings of $51,101 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,101) |
| 63 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton · Canton, NY | $51,077 | $15,268 | $10,908 | 92.2% |
|  | SUNY College of Technology at Canton admits 92% of applicants and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $51,077 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($51,077) |
| 64 | Long Island University · Brookville, NY | $51,029 | $33,062 | $22,019 | 86.2% |
|  | [Long Island University](/school/long-island-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Brookville, reports [$51,029 in median earnings](/school/long-island-university/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $33,062. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (45 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,029) |
| 65 | Nazareth University · Rochester, NY | $50,903 | $29,357 | $22,796 | 74.7% |
|  | [Nazareth University](/school/nazareth-university/majors/) [ranks 1343rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/nazareth-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows a six-year completion rate of 73%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (67 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,903) |
| 66 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY | $50,673 | $17,156 | $9,400 | 78.4% |
|  | [State University of New York at Plattsburgh](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-plattsburgh/majors/) reports [$50,673 in median earnings](/school/state-university-of-new-york-at-plattsburgh/outcomes/) of Psychology graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $9,400 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (107 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,673) |
| 67 | Russell Sage College · Troy, NY | $50,446 | $22,917 | $6,662 | 53.3% |
|  | Russell Sage College admits 53% of applicants and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $50,446 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,446) |
| 68 | SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY | $48,601 | $13,624 | $8,623 | 77.7% |
|  | [SUNY College at Potsdam](/school/suny-college-at-potsdam/majors/) ranks 68th on this list, with a [six-year completion rate of 45%](/school/suny-college-at-potsdam/outcomes/) and median earnings of $48,601 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (57 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,601) |
| 69 | SUNY Brockport · Brockport, NY | $48,050 | $16,353 | $10,911 | 70.7% |
|  | An [average net price of $16,353](/school/suny-brockport/cost/) accompanies median earnings of $48,050 for [SUNY Brockport](/school/suny-brockport/majors/) graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (122 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,050) |
| 70 | Alfred University · Alfred, NY | $47,445 | $25,620 | $16,512 | 73.8% |
|  | [Alfred University](/school/alfred-university/majors/) [ranks 1194th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/alfred-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and admits 74% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (34 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,445) |
| 71 | Yeshiva University · New York, NY | $47,301 | $49,965 | $24,103 | 55.6% |
|  | Yeshiva University posts a six-year completion rate of 83% and median earnings of $47,301 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (78 graduates) |
| 72 | Skidmore College · Saratoga Springs, NY | $47,282 | $32,297 | $9,932 | 21.1% |
|  | [Skidmore College](/school/skidmore-college/majors/) [admits 21% of applicants](/school/skidmore-college/admissions/) and reports $47,282 in median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (78 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,282) |
| 73 | SUNY at Fredonia · Fredonia, NY | $47,043 | $15,897 | $9,395 | 77.7% |
|  | [SUNY at Fredonia](/school/suny-at-fredonia/majors/) reports [median earnings of $47,043](/school/suny-at-fredonia/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $15,897. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (83 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,043) |
| 74 | SUNY at Purchase College · Purchase, NY | $47,022 | $18,913 | $11,835 | 74.1% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 63%](/school/suny-at-purchase-college/outcomes/), [SUNY at Purchase College](/school/suny-at-purchase-college/majors/) ranks 74th on this list and posts an admission rate of 74%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (66 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,022) |
| 75 | Roberts Wesleyan University · Rochester, NY | $43,566 | $23,130 | $22,922 | 70.6% |
|  | Roberts Wesleyan University, a private nonprofit university in Rochester, shows an average net price of $22,922 for families earning under $30,000 alongside median earnings of $43,566 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (10 graduates) |
| 76 | Colgate University · Hamilton, NY | No published median | $28,786 | $6,086 | 13.9% |
|  | [Colgate University](/school/colgate-university/majors/) [admits 14% of applicants](/school/colgate-university/admissions/) and graduates 91% within six years, while its average net price is $28,786. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (74 graduates) |
| 77 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute · Utica, NY | $40,318 | $14,164 | $7,442 | 81.4% |
|  | [SUNY Polytechnic Institute](/school/suny-polytechnic-institute/majors/) [ranks 348th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/suny-polytechnic-institute/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $40,318 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($40,318) |
| 78 | Hamilton College · Clinton, NY | No published median | $28,985 | $8,028 | 13.6% |
|  | Hamilton College has an admission rate of 14% and an average net price of $8,028 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (36 graduates) |
| 79 | The New School · New York, NY | $38,181 | $58,741 | $50,140 | 63.5% |
|  | [The New School](/school/the-new-school/majors/) reports [median earnings of $38,181](/school/the-new-school/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $58,741. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (51 graduates) |
| 80 | Houghton University · Houghton, NY | $37,822 | $20,519 | $19,147 | 88.7% |
|  | Houghton University graduates 65% within six years and reports median earnings of $37,822 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (27 graduates) |
| 81 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY | $31,305 | $36,228 | $24,078 | 63.5% |
|  | [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute](/school/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute/majors/) reports [median earnings of $31,305](/school/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates two years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 84%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (6 graduates) |
| 82 | Union College · Schenectady, NY | No published median | $34,561 | $11,776 | 43.9% |
|  | Union College admits 44% of applicants and shows an average net price of $11,776 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (44 graduates) |
| 83 | Hartwick College · Oneonta, NY | $28,960 | $31,320 | $22,584 | 69.6% |
|  | Hartwick College reports median earnings of $28,960 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 70%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (14 graduates) |
| 84 | Hilbert College · Hamburg, NY | $28,019 | $22,723 | $20,903 | 97.2% |
|  | Hilbert College admits 97% of applicants and reports median earnings of $28,019 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (6 graduates) |
| 85 | D'Youville University · Buffalo, NY | $24,035 | $20,433 | $16,259 | 81.4% |
|  | D'Youville University, a private nonprofit university in Buffalo, reports median earnings of $24,035 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing and an admission rate of 81%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (11 graduates) |

## How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Psychology graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Psychology earnings cohort in New York appear. The figure captures federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled four years after finishing. For 4 of the 85 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 82 schools with a published figure. Columbia University in the City of New York leads Cornell University by $8,897, and the spread from the top of the list to the bottom reaches $62,911.

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-   [Best Psychology Colleges in California](/rankings/best-psychology-colleges-in-california/)
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