Psychology programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $17,624 to $76,453. Across 925 programs, the variation in outcomes demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories in behavioral sciences. Psychology degree holders in this ranking earn $41,681 on average—$2,969 higher than national averages for the major.
Leading the list is Harvard University, achieving the highest program earnings at $76,453. University Of Notre Dame follows with $66,756, while Cornell University rounds out the top three at $64,146. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes in social sciences that justify their positioning, with median earnings substantially above the national psychology degree benchmark.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #261 | Ellensburg, WA | $54,530 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,846 | 90.6% | 53.6% | |
| #262 | Westfield, MA | $54,484 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,751 | 81.4% | 54.4% | |
| #263 | Norton, MA | $54,483 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,076 | 67.7% | 72.8% | |
| #264 | Milledgeville, GA | $54,441 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,396 | 78.2% | 63.6% | |
| #265 | Hayward, CA | $54,436 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,360 | 97.4% | 47.9% | |
| #266 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $54,412 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,281 | 70.9% | 74.1% |
| #267 | Clarke UniversityPrivate | Dubuque, IA | $54,384 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,405 | 71.8% | 56.1% |
| #268 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | Kirkland, WA | $54,357 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,996 | 83.2% | 70.8% |
| #269 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | Indianapolis, IN | $54,319 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,346 | 66.5% | 55.8% |
| #270 | Chicago, IL | $54,301 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,709 | 74.6% | 21.6% | |
| #271 | Life UniversityPrivate | Marietta, GA | $54,291 Median Psychology Earnings | $28,151 | 93.0% | 37.9% |
| #272 | University Of MiamiPrivate | Coral Gables, FL | $54,290 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,978 | 18.9% | 83.7% |
| #273 | Felician UniversityPrivate | Lodi, NJ | $54,288 Median Psychology Earnings | $39,626 | — | 47.2% |
| #274 | Fort Collins, CO | $54,268 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,259 | 88.5% | 66.5% | |
| #275 | Columbus, OH | $54,182 Median Psychology Earnings | $4,885 | 60.6% | 87.7% | |
| #276 | The College Of IdahoPrivate | Caldwell, ID | $54,179 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,026 | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| #277 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $54,117 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,745 | 82.3% | 60.9% |
| #278 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | Scranton, PA | $54,088 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,896 | 81.2% | 79.8% |
| #279 | Crown CollegePrivate | Saint Bonifacius, MN | $54,086 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,270 | 22.8% | 45.4% |
| #280 | Bowie State UniversityPublic | Bowie, MD | $54,082 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,071 | 72.4% | 38.2% |
