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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Seaside, CA | $54,074 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,970 | 97.4% | 59.1% | |
| #282 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | Bronx, NY | $54,063 Median Psychology Earnings | $1,589 | 56.6% | 51.3% |
| #283 | Baltimore, MD | $54,039 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,087 | 72.4% | 70.0% | |
| #284 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | Lisle, IL | $53,994 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,168 | 95.2% | 50.3% |
| #285 | Los Angeles, CA | $53,952 Median Psychology Earnings | — | 46.3% | 0.0% | |
| #286 | La Jolla, CA | $53,940 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,525 | 26.7% | 86.1% | |
| #287 | Framingham, MA | $53,937 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,934 | 83.6% | 47.8% | |
| #288 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | York, PA | $53,927 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,927 | 73.7% | 64.1% |
| #289 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | Newburgh, NY | $53,898 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,747 | 88.9% | 65.5% |
| #290 | Cedar Falls, IA | $53,829 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,863 | 92.7% | 67.9% | |
| #291 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | Northfield, VT | $53,775 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,610 | 74.4% | 60.2% |
| #292 | The University Of TampaPrivate | Tampa, FL | $53,744 Median Psychology Earnings | $30,011 | 40.3% | 63.7% |
| #293 | Randolph-Macon CollegePrivate | Ashland, VA | $53,687 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,601 | 86.6% | 70.5% |
| #294 | Memphis, TN | $53,643 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,466 | 86.7% | 54.7% | |
| #295 | Marian UniversityPrivate | Indianapolis, IN | $53,635 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,195 | 95.5% | 67.2% |
| #296 | Montana State UniversityPublic | Bozeman, MT | $53,623 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,797 | 82.1% | 57.1% |
| #297 | Newport News, VA | $53,600 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,461 | 86.0% | 71.6% | |
| #298 | St. John Fisher UniversityPrivate | Rochester, NY | $53,568 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,054 | 66.4% | 74.2% |
| #299 | North Dartmouth, MA | $53,561 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,976 | 90.6% | 52.1% | |
| #300 | Park UniversityPrivate | Parkville, MO | $53,507 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,687 | — | 38.4% |
