[College research](/) / [Rankings](/rankings/) # Best Psychology Colleges in the West (2026) Updated September 30, 2026 Regional list from [Best Psychology Colleges in the United States](/rankings/best-psychology-colleges/) This page ranks 136 Psychology programs in the West by median earnings of Psychology graduates four years after completing. Across the 125 schools with a published figure, median earnings range from $75,742 to $21,052, with a median of $51,858. [Santa Clara University](/school/santa-clara-university/majors/) ranks 1st on this list, reporting $75,742 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. The gap between the top two schools is $1,564. Public institutions account for 57% of the list, with 77 public and 59 private nonprofit schools represented. University of California-San Diego ranks 1st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. California State University-Los Angeles posts the lowest average net price at $3,967. ## The ranked list 136 schools in list order | Rank | School | Median Psychology Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Santa Clara University · Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $50,062 | $22,985 | 48.0% | | | [Santa Clara University](/school/santa-clara-university/majors/) ranks 1st on this list, reporting [$75,742 in median earnings](/school/santa-clara-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology 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 ($75,742) | | 2 | University of San Diego · San Diego, CA | $74,178 | $30,365 | $15,586 | 52.4% | | | [University of San Diego](/school/university-of-san-diego/majors/) posts an [average net price of $30,365](/school/university-of-san-diego/cost/) and a six-year completion rate of 84%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (123 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($74,178) | | 3 | University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA | $70,461 | $32,740 | $13,516 | 9.8% | | | With an [admission rate of 10%](/school/university-of-southern-california/admissions/), [University of Southern California](/school/university-of-southern-california/majors/) reports median earnings of $70,461 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (183 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($70,461) | | 4 | University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA | $66,171 | $16,109 | $9,231 | 33.0% | | | A public university in Santa Barbara, [University of California-Santa Barbara](/school/university-of-california-santa-barbara/majors/) reports an [average net price of $9,231](/school/university-of-california-santa-barbara/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (616 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($66,171) | | 5 | University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA | $65,071 | $41,431 | $31,537 | 61.7% | | | [University of San Francisco](/school/university-of-san-francisco/majors/) reports [median earnings of $65,071](/school/university-of-san-francisco/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing and ranks 328th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (150 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($65,071) | | 6 | University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA | $64,904 | $13,481 | $5,311 | 11.0% | | | With a [six-year completion rate of 93%](/school/university-of-california-berkeley/outcomes/), [University of California-Berkeley](/school/university-of-california-berkeley/majors/) reports an average net price of $13,481. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (344 graduates) | | 7 | Azusa Pacific University · Azusa, CA | $63,963 | $22,212 | $15,781 | 88.4% | | | [Azusa Pacific University](/school/azusa-pacific-university/majors/) [admits 88% of applicants](/school/azusa-pacific-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $63,963 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (150 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($63,963) | | 8 | Chapman University · Orange, CA | $63,617 | $46,555 | $33,559 | 65.4% | | | [Chapman University](/school/chapman-university/majors/) reports an [average net price of $33,559](/school/chapman-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 82%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (138 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($63,617) | | 9 | Pacific University · Forest Grove, OR | $62,484 | $35,273 | $23,318 | 89.6% | | | Pacific University ranks 9th on this list, with its Psychology graduates earning a median of $62,484 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (43 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($62,484) | | 10 | Brigham Young University · Provo, UT | $62,106 | $15,564 | $10,444 | 67.8% | | | [Brigham Young University](/school/brigham-young-university/majors/) posts an [average net price of $15,564](/school/brigham-young-university/cost/) and ranks 27th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (193 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (144 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($62,106) | | 11 | University of Puget Sound · Tacoma, WA | $61,919 | $38,394 | $23,643 | 72.3% | | | University of Puget Sound admits 72% of applicants and reports an average net price of $23,643 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (41 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($61,919) | | 12 | Gonzaga University · Spokane, WA | $61,533 | $35,119 | $20,833 | 81.7% | | | Gonzaga University reports median earnings of $61,533 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 86%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (108 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($61,533) | | 13 | Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA | $61,353 | $58,098 | $50,560 | 62.9% | | | [Pepperdine University](/school/pepperdine-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $61,353](/school/pepperdine-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate reaches 83%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (77 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($61,353) | | 14 | Dominican University of California · San Rafael, CA | $61,339 | $35,333 | $24,572 | 83.5% | | | An average net price of $24,572 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with a 78% six-year completion rate at Dominican University of California. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (25 graduates) | | 15 | California Baptist University · Riverside, CA | $61,103 | $26,285 | $22,298 | 84.9% | | | [California Baptist University](/school/california-baptist-university/majors/) [admits 85% of applicants](/school/california-baptist-university/admissions/) and posts median earnings of $61,103 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (169 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($61,103) | | 16 | University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA | $61,081 | $12,548 | $5,579 | 9.0% | | | With an [admission rate of 9%](/school/university-of-california-los-angeles/admissions/), [University of California-Los Angeles](/school/university-of-california-los-angeles/majors/) is the most selective school on this list and reports a 93% six-year completion rate. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (648 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (383 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($61,134), Psychology, General ($61,050) | | 17 | Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, CA | $60,958 | $48,381 | $32,268 | 45.1% | | | [Loyola Marymount University](/school/loyola-marymount-university/majors/) ranks 17th on this list and shows an [average net price of $48,381](/school/loyola-marymount-university/cost/) alongside median earnings of $60,958 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (158 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($60,958) | | 18 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,466 | $16,665 | $7,529 | 31.3% | | | [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/school/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo/majors/) [ranks 58th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an 86% six-year completion rate. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (156 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($60,466) | | 19 | University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA | $59,948 | $17,890 | $8,717 | 65.8% | | | [University of California-Santa Cruz](/school/university-of-california-santa-cruz/majors/) reports [median earnings of $59,948](/school/university-of-california-santa-cruz/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $17,890. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (431 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($59,948) | | 20 | Saint Mary's College of California · Moraga, CA | No published median | $30,378 | $19,462 | 86.5% | | | Saint Mary's College of California ranks 20th on this list and shows an average net price of $19,462 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (40 graduates), Psychology, Other (19 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (12 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($70,123) | | 21 | California Lutheran University · Thousand Oaks, CA | $59,153 | $30,109 | $22,161 | 75.7% | | | A 70% six-year completion rate and an [admission rate of 76%](/school/california-lutheran-university/admissions/) accompany median earnings of $59,153 for Psychology graduates at [California Lutheran University](/school/california-lutheran-university/majors/) four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (116 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($59,153) | | 22 | Seattle Pacific University · Seattle, WA | $58,749 | $24,488 | $20,735 | 83.4% | | | Seattle Pacific University reports an average net price of $24,488 and median earnings of $58,749 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (72 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($58,749) | | 23 | Hawaii Pacific University · Honolulu, HI | $58,721 | $29,657 | $25,758 | 85.9% | | | Hawaii Pacific University admits 86% of applicants and posts a 35% six-year completion rate alongside median earnings of $58,721 for its Psychology graduates 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 ($58,721) | | 24 | Whittier College · Whittier, CA | $58,397 | $25,757 | $21,718 | 80.8% | | | Whittier College ranks 1142nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $21,718 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($58,397) | | 25 | Seattle University · Seattle, WA | $57,993 | $34,662 | $22,896 | 76.9% | | | Seattle University reports median earnings of $57,993 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and ranks 671st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (90 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($57,993) | | 26 | Heritage University · Toppenish, WA | $57,815 | $14,598 | $15,114 | Not reported | | | With an [average net price of $14,598,](/school/heritage-university/cost/) [Heritage University](/school/heritage-university/majors/) graduates 54% of its students within six years. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (12 graduates) | | 27 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA | $57,718 | $14,091 | $6,384 | 39.2% | | | [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/school/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/) [admits 39% of applicants](/school/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/admissions/) and lists a six-year completion rate of 85%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (565 graduates) | | 28 | Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR | $57,650 | $19,604 | $12,107 | 77.3% | | | [Oregon State University](/school/oregon-state-university/majors/) ranks 28th on this list, with [median earnings of $57,650](/school/oregon-state-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (275 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($57,650) | | 29 | University of California-Davis · Davis, CA | $57,378 | $14,741 | $9,211 | 41.8% | | | [University of California-Davis](/school/university-of-california-davis/majors/) posts an [average net price of $9,211](/school/university-of-california-davis/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 86%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (924 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($57,378) | | 30 | Sonoma State University · Rohnert Park, CA | $57,335 | $12,885 | $8,310 | 93.4% | | | [Sonoma State University](/school/sonoma-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $57,335](/school/sonoma-state-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and admits 93% of applicants. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (213 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($57,335) | | 31 | University of La Verne · La Verne, CA | $56,925 | $20,161 | $20,151 | 71.2% | | | [University of La Verne](/school/university-of-la-verne/majors/) [ranks 473rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-la-verne/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $56,925 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (116 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,925) | | 32 | Simpson University · Redding, CA | $56,902 | $27,817 | $25,511 | 86.0% | | | Simpson University graduates 49% of its students within six years, and reports an average net price of $27,817. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (66 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,902) | | 33 | University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO | $56,867 | $25,346 | $14,231 | 78.1% | | | [University of Colorado Boulder](/school/university-of-colorado-boulder/majors/) lists [median earnings of $56,867](/school/university-of-colorado-boulder/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and ranks 174th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (567 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,867) | | 34 | Washington State University · Pullman, WA | $56,681 | $14,971 | $7,074 | 86.6% | | | [Washington State University](/school/washington-state-university/majors/) [admits 87% of applicants](/school/washington-state-university/admissions/) and reports an average net price of $7,074 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (466 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,681) | | 35 | University of Denver · Denver, CO | $56,161 | $36,131 | $20,097 | 77.8% | | | University of Denver ranks 35th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 76% and median earnings of $56,161 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (146 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,161) | | 36 | San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA | $55,902 | $12,278 | $9,341 | 96.4% | | | [San Francisco State University](/school/san-francisco-state-university/majors/) reports an [average net price of $12,278,](/school/san-francisco-state-university/cost/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $55,902 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (398 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,902) | | 37 | University of Redlands · Redlands, CA | $55,739 | $30,031 | $28,287 | 82.7% | | | [University of Redlands](/school/university-of-redlands/majors/) reports [median earnings of $55,739](/school/university-of-redlands/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 67%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (78 graduates) | | 38 | Lewis & Clark College · Portland, OR | $55,288 | $36,013 | $15,962 | 78.5% | | | With an admission rate of 78%, Lewis & Clark College ranks 38th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 75%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (66 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,288) | | 39 | California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CA | $55,196 | $10,229 | $6,230 | 95.1% | | | [California State University-San Marcos](/school/california-state-university-san-marcos/majors/), a public university in San Marcos, has an [average net price of $10,229](/school/california-state-university-san-marcos/cost/) and a six-year completion rate of 55%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (325 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,196) | | 40 | University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA | $55,129 | $14,251 | $8,123 | 28.6% | | | [University of California-Irvine](/school/university-of-california-irvine/majors/) [admits 29% of applicants](/school/university-of-california-irvine/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $55,129 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (605 graduates), Psychology, General (390 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($56,380), Research and Experimental Psychology ($54,323) | | 41 | Pacific Lutheran University · Tacoma, WA | $55,118 | $19,589 | $13,609 | 78.0% | | | Pacific Lutheran University ranks 41st on this list, with an average net price of $19,589 and a six-year completion rate of 69%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($55,118) | | 42 | Colorado Christian University · Lakewood, CO | $54,887 | $29,500 | $26,010 | Not reported | | | Colorado Christian University reports median earnings of $54,887 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 64%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (88 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (87 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,887) | | 43 | George Fox University · Newberg, OR | $54,568 | $31,679 | $22,871 | 93.5% | | | With an admission rate of 94%, George Fox University ranks 43rd on this list and posts median earnings of $54,568 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (27 graduates) | | 44 | Central Washington University · Ellensburg, WA | $54,530 | $18,476 | $11,846 | 90.6% | | | [Central Washington University](/school/central-washington-university/majors/), a public university in Ellensburg, has an [average net price of $18,476](/school/central-washington-university/cost/) and a six-year completion rate of 54%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (181 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,530) | | 45 | California State University-East Bay · Hayward, CA | $54,436 | $9,320 | $6,360 | 97.4% | | | [California State University-East Bay](/school/california-state-university-east-bay/majors/) [admits 97% of applicants](/school/california-state-university-east-bay/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $54,436 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (460 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,436) | | 46 | Northwest University · Kirkland, WA | $54,357 | $22,288 | $17,996 | 83.2% | | | Northwest University ranks 46th on this list, with an average net price of $22,288 and a six-year completion rate of 71%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (19 graduates) | | 47 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO | $54,268 | $21,279 | $13,259 | 88.5% | | | [Colorado State University-Fort Collins](/school/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/) reports [median earnings of $54,268](/school/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 89%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (256 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,268) | | 48 | The College of Idaho · Caldwell, ID | $54,179 | $19,481 | $14,026 | 49.1% | | | With an admission rate of 49%, The College of Idaho ranks 48th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 63%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,179) | | 49 | California State University-Monterey Bay · Seaside, CA | $54,074 | $13,663 | $9,970 | 97.4% | | | [California State University-Monterey Bay](/school/california-state-university-monterey-bay/majors/) reports [median earnings of $54,074](/school/california-state-university-monterey-bay/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,663. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (231 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($54,074) | | 50 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA | $53,952 | Not reported | Not reported | 46.3% | | | A private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, [The Chicago School at Los Angeles](/school/the-chicago-school-at-los-angeles/majors/) [admits 46% of applicants](/school/the-chicago-school-at-los-angeles/admissions/) and ranks 305th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (31 graduates) | | 51 | University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA | No published median | $12,470 | $7,525 | 26.7% | | | [University of California-San Diego](/school/university-of-california-san-diego/majors/) holds the strongest Azimuth composite rank on this list, 1st among nonprofit four-year institutions, and [graduates 86% of its students within six years](/school/university-of-california-san-diego/outcomes/). | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (320 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (200 graduates), Psychology, Other (116 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($63,130), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($56,000), Psychology, General ($51,679) | | 52 | Montana State University · Bozeman, MT | $53,623 | $22,499 | $17,797 | 82.1% | | | With a six-year completion rate of 57%, Montana State University posts median earnings of $53,623 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (109 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,623) | | 53 | Linfield University · Mcminnville, OR | $53,493 | $26,536 | $20,059 | 85.2% | | | [Linfield University](/school/linfield-university/majors/) ranks 53rd on this list and carries an [average net price of $20,059](/school/linfield-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,493) | | 54 | Nevada State University · Henderson, NV | $53,468 | $14,068 | $11,438 | 86.8% | | | Nevada State University admits 87% of applicants and reports median earnings of $53,468 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (89 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,468) | | 55 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion · Tempe, AZ | No published median | $14,967 | $9,070 | 89.9% | | | [Arizona State University Campus Immersion](/school/arizona-state-university-campus-immersion/majors/) [ranks 21st on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/arizona-state-university-campus-immersion/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $9,070 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (856 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,586) | | 56 | California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA | $53,237 | $9,338 | $6,501 | 94.0% | | | [California State University-Sacramento](/school/california-state-university-sacramento/majors/) reports an [average net price of $9,338](/school/california-state-university-sacramento/cost/) and median earnings of $53,237 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (607 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,237) | | 57 | Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA | $53,224 | $21,193 | $12,915 | 93.3% | | | [Western Washington University](/school/western-washington-university/majors/) [graduates 65% of its students within six years](/school/western-washington-university/outcomes/) and ranks 533rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (220 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (14 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,224) | | 58 | University of California-Merced · Merced, CA | $53,143 | $11,983 | $7,945 | 90.5% | | | [University of California-Merced](/school/university-of-california-merced/majors/) posts [median earnings of $53,143](/school/university-of-california-merced/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 91%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (187 graduates), Psychology, General (134 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($53,143) | | 59 | Menlo College · Atherton, CA | $52,942 | $31,100 | $25,546 | 68.5% | | | A private nonprofit school in Atherton, Menlo College reports an average net price of $25,546 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (30 graduates) | | 60 | California State University-Dominguez Hills · Carson, CA | $52,742 | $8,615 | $7,303 | 93.3% | | | [California State University-Dominguez Hills](/school/california-state-university-dominguez-hills/majors/) [ranks 46th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/california-state-university-dominguez-hills/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $52,742 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (576 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,742) | | 61 | University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY | $52,732 | $13,599 | $7,977 | 96.9% | | | [University of Wyoming](/school/university-of-wyoming/majors/) reports [median earnings of $52,732](/school/university-of-wyoming/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,599. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (137 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,732) | | 62 | Fresno Pacific University · Fresno, CA | $52,695 | $13,630 | $11,133 | 64.1% | | | A private nonprofit university in Fresno, [Fresno Pacific University](/school/fresno-pacific-university/majors/) [admits 64% of applicants](/school/fresno-pacific-university/admissions/) and posts a six-year completion rate of 50%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (34 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,695) | | 63 | California State University-Chico · Chico, CA | $52,621 | $14,480 | $9,902 | 92.7% | | | [California State University-Chico](/school/california-state-university-chico/majors/) [ranks 91st on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/california-state-university-chico/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside median earnings of $52,621 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (346 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,621) | | 64 | University of the Pacific · Stockton, CA | $52,612 | $25,447 | $17,004 | 71.3% | | | [University of the Pacific](/school/university-of-the-pacific/majors/) has an [average net price of $17,004](/school/university-of-the-pacific/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $52,612 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (44 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,612) | | 65 | Western Oregon University · Monmouth, OR | $52,407 | $17,237 | $15,575 | 98.1% | | | Western Oregon University ranks 65th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 47% and an admission rate of 98%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (131 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,407) | | 66 | University of Alaska Anchorage · Anchorage, AK | $51,858 | $15,301 | $11,582 | Not reported | | | University of Alaska Anchorage reports median earnings of $51,858 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $11,582 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (58 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,858) | | 67 | California State University-Fullerton · Fullerton, CA | $51,661 | $6,555 | $3,315 | 90.5% | | | [California State University-Fullerton](/school/california-state-university-fullerton/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 70%](/school/california-state-university-fullerton/outcomes/) and an average net price of $6,555, while its Psychology graduates earn a median of $51,661 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (890 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,661) | | 68 | Eastern Washington University · Cheney, WA | $51,621 | $13,886 | $9,547 | 90.8% | | | [Eastern Washington University](/school/eastern-washington-university/majors/) [admits 91% of applicants](/school/eastern-washington-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $51,621 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (121 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (54 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (45 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($54,974), Psychology, General ($50,125) | | 69 | University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV | $51,553 | $15,927 | $12,674 | 73.7% | | | [University of Nevada-Reno](/school/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/) [ranks 209th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-nevada-reno/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a six-year completion rate of 61%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (223 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,553) | | 70 | California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA | $51,526 | $7,000 | $5,105 | 95.3% | | | [California State University-Fresno](/school/california-state-university-fresno/majors/) has an [average net price of $5,105](/school/california-state-university-fresno/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $51,526 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (552 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (51 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,526) | | 71 | Chaminade University of Honolulu · Honolulu, HI | $51,344 | $28,856 | $31,589 | 91.4% | | | Chaminade University of Honolulu reports median earnings of $51,344 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an admission rate of 91%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,344) | | 72 | Whitworth University · Spokane, WA | $51,288 | $26,534 | $16,788 | 89.8% | | | Whitworth University posts a six-year completion rate of 71% and an average net price of $26,534, while its Psychology graduates earn a median of $51,288 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 ($51,288) | | 73 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV | $51,200 | $10,359 | $8,526 | 96.2% | | | [University of Nevada-Las Vegas](/school/university-of-nevada-las-vegas/majors/) reports [median earnings of $51,200](/school/university-of-nevada-las-vegas/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $8,526 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (412 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,200) | | 74 | Boise State University · Boise, ID | $51,184 | $21,610 | $18,165 | 87.2% | | | [Boise State University](/school/boise-state-university/majors/) [admits 87% of applicants](/school/boise-state-university/admissions/) and shows a six-year completion rate of 60%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (193 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,184) | | 75 | Saint Martin's University · Lacey, WA | $51,097 | $28,119 | $22,810 | 89.8% | | | Saint Martin's University, a private nonprofit university in Lacey, ranks 75th on this list with median earnings of $51,097 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,097) | | 76 | University of Hawaii at Hilo · Hilo, HI | $51,061 | $11,856 | $8,983 | 60.6% | | | University of Hawaii at Hilo posts an average net price of $11,856 and a six-year completion rate of 48%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (62 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,061) | | 77 | San Diego State University · San Diego, CA | $51,021 | $15,364 | $9,910 | 36.2% | | | [San Diego State University](/school/san-diego-state-university/majors/) [ranks 36th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/san-diego-state-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $51,021 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (699 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($51,021) | | 78 | University of Oregon · Eugene, OR | $50,810 | $22,182 | $15,909 | 88.3% | | | [University of Oregon](/school/university-of-oregon/majors/) [admits 88% of applicants](/school/university-of-oregon/admissions/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $50,810 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (374 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,810) | | 79 | University of Portland · Portland, OR | $50,579 | $28,210 | $20,070 | 89.2% | | | An average net price of $20,070 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 80% are reported by University of Portland. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (45 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,579) | | 80 | Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ | $50,448 | $14,158 | $9,709 | 89.6% | | | [Northern Arizona University](/school/northern-arizona-university/majors/) ranks 80th on this list, with [median earnings of $50,448](/school/northern-arizona-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (387 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,448) | | 81 | William Jessup University · Rocklin, CA | $50,354 | $28,062 | $23,123 | 93.3% | | | William Jessup University admits 93% of applicants and posts an average net price of $28,062. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (37 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,354) | | 82 | California State University-Stanislaus · Turlock, CA | $50,348 | $6,067 | $3,938 | 98.1% | | | [California State University-Stanislaus](/school/california-state-university-stanislaus/majors/) reports an [average net price of $3,938](/school/california-state-university-stanislaus/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 53%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (478 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($50,348) | | 83 | University of California-Riverside · Riverside, CA | $49,947 | $14,304 | $8,852 | 76.4% | | | [University of California-Riverside](/school/university-of-california-riverside/majors/) [ranks 31st on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-california-riverside/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $49,947 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (578 graduates) | | 84 | California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA | $49,792 | $7,021 | $4,905 | 93.5% | | | [California State University-Northridge](/school/california-state-university-northridge/majors/) reports [median earnings of $49,792](/school/california-state-university-northridge/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $7,021. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (930 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,792) | | 85 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona · Pomona, CA | $49,747 | $11,531 | $7,851 | 75.2% | | | With an [admission rate of 75%](/school/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona/admissions/), [California State Polytechnic University-Pomona](/school/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona/majors/) reports median earnings of $49,747 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (361 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,747) | | 86 | Concordia University-Irvine · Irvine, CA | $49,593 | $28,115 | $25,431 | 66.0% | | | A private nonprofit university in Irvine, Concordia University-Irvine ranks 86th on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 58%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (31 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,593) | | 87 | University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO | $49,455 | $17,760 | $12,695 | 85.9% | | | University of Northern Colorado admits 86% of applicants and posts median earnings of $49,455 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (172 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,455) | | 88 | Biola University · La Mirada, CA | $49,450 | $31,495 | $27,144 | 74.4% | | | [Biola University](/school/biola-university/majors/) has an [average net price of $31,495](/school/biola-university/cost/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $49,450 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (97 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,450) | | 89 | Carroll College · Helena, MT | $49,321 | $23,960 | $17,072 | 70.9% | | | Carroll College ranks 1328th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its six-year completion rate is 69%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (11 graduates) | | 90 | La Sierra University · Riverside, CA | $49,265 | $45,566 | $44,988 | 91.5% | | | La Sierra University reports an admission rate of 92% and an average net price of $44,988 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (14 graduates) | | 91 | California State University-Bakersfield · Bakersfield, CA | $49,207 | $5,652 | $3,536 | 93.9% | | | [California State University-Bakersfield](/school/california-state-university-bakersfield/majors/) ranks 91st on this list, with [median earnings of $49,207](/school/california-state-university-bakersfield/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (294 graduates) | | 92 | Portland State University · Portland, OR | $49,063 | $9,552 | $7,655 | 90.9% | | | [Portland State University](/school/portland-state-university/majors/) shows a [six-year completion rate of 53%](/school/portland-state-university/outcomes/) and an average net price of $9,552. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (365 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($49,063) | | 93 | California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA | $48,926 | $10,440 | $7,183 | 46.3% | | | [California State University-Long Beach](/school/california-state-university-long-beach/majors/) [admits 46% of applicants](/school/california-state-university-long-beach/admissions/) and ranks 5th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (528 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,926) | | 94 | California State University-Channel Islands · Camarillo, CA | $48,789 | $9,849 | $6,857 | 94.8% | | | Graduates of [California State University-Channel Islands](/school/california-state-university-channel-islands/majors/) earn a [median of $48,789](/school/california-state-university-channel-islands/outcomes/) four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $9,849. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (356 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,789) | | 95 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO | $48,725 | $15,788 | $12,065 | 97.4% | | | [University of Colorado Colorado Springs](/school/university-of-colorado-colorado-springs/majors/) ranks 95th on this list and shows an [admission rate of 97%](/school/university-of-colorado-colorado-springs/admissions/). | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (173 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,725) | | 96 | Oregon Institute of Technology · Klamath Falls, OR | $48,724 | $15,706 | $9,085 | 95.0% | | | [Oregon Institute of Technology](/school/oregon-institute-of-technology/majors/) has a [six-year completion rate of 54%](/school/oregon-institute-of-technology/outcomes/) and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $48,724 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (44 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($48,724) | | 97 | Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO | $48,655 | $15,327 | $12,481 | 98.8% | | | [Metropolitan State University of Denver](/school/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/) reports [median earnings of $48,655](/school/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $12,481 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (282 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Research and Experimental Psychology ($48,655) | | 98 | California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CA | $48,326 | $4,564 | $2,681 | 93.7% | | | With a [six-year completion rate of 55%](/school/california-state-university-san-bernardino/outcomes/), [California State University-San Bernardino](/school/california-state-university-san-bernardino/majors/) ranks 98th on this list and posts an average net price of $4,564. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (536 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,326) | | 99 | Southern Oregon University · Ashland, OR | $48,217 | $16,732 | $11,830 | 88.6% | | | Southern Oregon University admits 89% of applicants and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $48,217 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (102 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,217) | | 100 | University of Hawaii at Manoa · Honolulu, HI | $48,005 | $15,664 | $10,675 | 86.6% | | | [University of Hawaii at Manoa](/school/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/majors/) [ranks 258th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/) among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $48,005 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (216 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($48,005) | | 101 | Eastern Oregon University · La Grande, OR | $47,816 | $17,148 | $12,563 | 98.3% | | | Eastern Oregon University reports a six-year completion rate of 43% and an average net price of $12,563 for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,816) | | 102 | Corban University · Salem, OR | $47,815 | $28,035 | $20,555 | 93.9% | | | A private nonprofit university in Salem, Corban University reports median earnings of $47,815 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (34 graduates), Psychology, General (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,815) | | 103 | Vanguard University of Southern California · Costa Mesa, CA | $47,582 | $21,241 | $17,225 | 62.4% | | | [Vanguard University of Southern California](/school/vanguard-university-of-southern-california/majors/) [admits 62% of applicants](/school/vanguard-university-of-southern-california/admissions/) and ranks 694th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (69 graduates) | | 104 | Western Colorado University · Gunnison, CO | $47,401 | $16,425 | $11,490 | 99.7% | | | Western Colorado University reports an average net price of $16,425 and a six-year completion rate of 50%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($47,401) | | 105 | University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ | No published median | $16,674 | $13,353 | 86.1% | | | [University of Arizona](/school/university-of-arizona/majors/) [ranks 75th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-arizona/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 68% of its students within six years. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (456 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (116 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,038) | | 106 | Hope International University · Fullerton, CA | $47,206 | $29,310 | $27,991 | 33.0% | | | Hope International University reports median earnings of $47,206 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 33%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (25 graduates) | | 107 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Albuquerque, NM | $46,693 | $15,489 | $11,938 | 95.2% | | | [University of New Mexico-Main Campus](/school/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus/majors/) posts an [average net price of $11,938](/school/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 55%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (398 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,693) | | 108 | Arizona Christian University · Glendale, AZ | $46,659 | $32,839 | $30,522 | 70.6% | | | Arizona Christian University reports median earnings of $46,659 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an admission rate of 71%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (20 graduates) | | 109 | Point Loma Nazarene University · San Diego, CA | $46,437 | $38,729 | $30,999 | 83.7% | | | [Point Loma Nazarene University](/school/point-loma-nazarene-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $46,437](/school/point-loma-nazarene-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $38,729. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (67 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,437) | | 110 | Touro University Worldwide · Los Alamitos, CA | $46,340 | $19,058 | $18,342 | Not reported | | | Touro University Worldwide posts a six-year completion rate of 29% and an average net price of $19,058. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (44 graduates) | | 111 | Fort Lewis College · Durango, CO | $46,256 | $17,296 | $18,622 | 77.3% | | | Fort Lewis College, a public university in Durango, ranks 111th on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 36%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (48 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,256) | | 112 | The University of Montana · Missoula, MT | $46,192 | $16,784 | $13,960 | 95.9% | | | The University of Montana has an average net price of $16,784 and reports median earnings of $46,192 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (97 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,192) | | 113 | Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID | $46,073 | $12,193 | $10,593 | Not reported | | | Idaho State University ranks 354th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $46,073 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (69 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($46,073) | | 114 | Colorado State University Pueblo · Pueblo, CO | $45,974 | $10,051 | $9,374 | 94.9% | | | Colorado State University Pueblo admits 95% of applicants and reports an average net price of $10,051. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (50 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($45,974) | | 115 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CA | $45,889 | $13,171 | $8,483 | 98.2% | | | [California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt](/school/california-state-polytechnic-university-humboldt/majors/) [graduates 49% of its students within six years](/school/california-state-polytechnic-university-humboldt/outcomes/), and its Psychology graduates earn a median of $45,889 four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (143 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($45,889) | | 116 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM | $45,637 | $8,889 | $6,648 | 89.0% | | | [New Mexico State University-Main Campus](/school/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/) posts an [average net price of $6,648](/school/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and graduates 55% within six years. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (113 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($45,637) | | 117 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, CO | No published median | $11,900 | $6,743 | 74.7% | | | [University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus](/school/university-of-colorado-denveranschutz-medical-campus/majors/) [ranks 130th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-colorado-denveranschutz-medical-campus/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and admits 75% of applicants. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (165 graduates), Research and Experimental Psychology (79 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($52,990) | | 118 | Westmont College · Santa Barbara, CA | $45,455 | $29,053 | $20,899 | 77.1% | | | Westmont College, a private nonprofit university in Santa Barbara, reports median earnings of $45,455 for its Psychology graduates 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 ($45,455) | | 119 | Westminster University · Salt Lake City, UT | $44,695 | $27,094 | $22,972 | 66.6% | | | Westminster University posts a six-year completion rate of 64% and an average net price of $27,094. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (23 graduates) | | 120 | New Mexico Highlands University · Las Vegas, NM | $43,926 | $14,838 | $13,511 | Not reported | | | New Mexico Highlands University reports median earnings of $43,926 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 26%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (37 graduates) | | 121 | University of Alaska Fairbanks · Fairbanks, AK | $43,764 | $10,892 | $7,992 | Not reported | | | University of Alaska Fairbanks reports median earnings of $43,764 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $10,892. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($43,764) | | 122 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus · Portales, NM | $43,334 | $4,904 | $3,663 | 91.7% | | | With an average net price of $4,904, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus admits 92% of applicants and graduates 45% within six years. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (43 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($43,334) | | 123 | Naropa University · Boulder, CO | $43,238 | $29,179 | $21,457 | 100.0% | | | Naropa University, a private nonprofit university in Boulder, admits 100% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 37%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($43,238) | | 124 | University of Idaho · Moscow, ID | $42,825 | $14,831 | $11,270 | 75.5% | | | [University of Idaho](/school/university-of-idaho/majors/) ranks 124th on this list, with [median earnings of $42,825](/school/university-of-idaho/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (134 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Psychology, General ($42,825) | | 125 | Palo Alto University · Palo Alto, CA | No published median | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | | | Palo Alto University ranks 125th on this list and holds an Azimuth composite rank of 730th among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (16 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (9 graduates) | | 126 | University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT | No published median | $16,200 | $13,123 | 86.0% | | | [University of Utah](/school/university-of-utah/majors/) [ranks 102nd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-utah/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 65%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Research and Experimental Psychology (413 graduates) | | 127 | Lewis-Clark State College · Lewiston, ID | $38,717 | $15,635 | $13,080 | 87.7% | | | Lewis-Clark State College reports median earnings of $38,717 for its Psychology graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 88%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (17 graduates) | | 128 | Adams State University · Alamosa, CO | No published median | $12,980 | $9,947 | Not reported | | | Adams State University ranks 128th on this list and reports an average net price of $12,980. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (9 graduates) | | 129 | California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA | No published median | $3,967 | $2,877 | 91.3% | | | [California State University-Los Angeles](/school/california-state-university-los-angeles/majors/) holds the lowest average net price on the page at $3,967 and [ranks 3rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/california-state-university-los-angeles/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (343 graduates) | | 130 | San Jose State University · San Jose, CA | $33,604 | $13,760 | $9,730 | 84.6% | | | [San Jose State University](/school/san-jose-state-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $33,604](/school/san-jose-state-university/outcomes/) for its Psychology graduates two years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 69%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (582 graduates) | | 131 | University of Providence · Great Falls, MT | $32,711 | $17,649 | $14,257 | 50.3% | | | University of Providence admits 50% of applicants and reports median earnings of $32,711 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (13 graduates) | | 132 | Willamette University · Salem, OR | $31,133 | $25,121 | $16,182 | 77.1% | | | Willamette University reports median earnings of $31,133 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing, and its average net price is $25,121. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (33 graduates) | | 133 | Mount Saint Mary's University · Los Angeles, CA | No published median | $21,413 | $23,849 | 73.1% | | | [Mount Saint Mary's University](/school/mount-saint-marys-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Los Angeles, [ranks 187th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/mount-saint-marys-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 53%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (44 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (15 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($52,940) | | 134 | Rocky Mountain College · Billings, MT | No published median | $19,751 | $15,404 | 69.6% | | | Rocky Mountain College admits 70% of applicants and carries an average net price of $19,751. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (17 graduates) | | 135 | Montana State University Billings · Billings, MT | $29,685 | $16,524 | $13,927 | Not reported | | | Montana State University Billings reports median earnings of $29,685 for its Psychology graduates two years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 30%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (26 graduates), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (16 graduates) | | 136 | Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NM | $21,052 | $8,522 | $8,381 | Not reported | | | Western New Mexico University, a public institution in Silver City, posts an average net price of $8,522 and ranks 460th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Psychology, General (18 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 the West appear. The figure is the median for federally aided Psychology graduates who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 5 of the 136 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 125 schools with a published figure. The gap between Santa Clara University and University of San Diego is $1,564, and the spread from top to bottom reaches $54,690. ## Related rankings - [Best Psychology Colleges in the United States](/rankings/best-psychology-colleges/) - [Best Colleges in the West](/rankings/best-colleges-in-the-west/) - [Best Psychology Colleges in the Northeast](/rankings/best-psychology-colleges-in-the-northeast/) - [Best Psychology Colleges in the Midwest](/rankings/best-psychology-colleges-in-the-midwest/) - [Best Psychology Colleges in the South](/rankings/best-psychology-colleges-in-the-south/)