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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301 | Linfield UniversityPrivate | Mcminnville, OR | $53,493 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,059 | 85.2% | 70.5% |
| #302 | Nevada State UniversityPublic | Henderson, NV | $53,468 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,438 | 86.8% | 33.6% |
| #303 | Lakeland UniversityPrivate | Plymouth, WI | $53,448 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,453 | 86.3% | 42.4% |
| #304 | Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,422 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,185 | 89.8% | 58.7% | |
| #305 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | Louisville, KY | $53,413 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,430 | 86.1% | 64.4% |
| #306 | Fredericksburg, VA | $53,388 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,304 | 79.8% | 66.4% | |
| #307 | Endicott CollegePrivate | Beverly, MA | $53,380 Median Psychology Earnings | $29,780 | 71.2% | 75.6% |
| #308 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | Austin, TX | $53,373 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,799 | 81.4% | 62.6% |
| #309 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $53,346 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,974 | 85.8% | 45.7% |
| #310 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | Lakeland, FL | $53,344 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,624 | 64.4% | 70.5% |
| #311 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | Manhattan, KS | $53,337 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,178 | 81.7% | 71.1% |
| #312 | Molloy UniversityPrivate | Rockville Centre, NY | $53,334 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,548 | 81.7% | 69.9% |
| #313 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | Saint Peter, MN | $53,277 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,015 | 61.0% | 76.6% |
| #314 | Tempe, AZ | $53,271 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,070 | 89.9% | 68.0% | |
| #315 | River Falls, WI | $53,242 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,472 | 81.7% | 57.0% | |
| #316 | Sacramento, CA | $53,237 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,501 | 94.0% | 56.3% | |
| #317 | New Britain, CT | $53,227 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,589 | 73.3% | 48.4% | |
| #318 | Bellingham, WA | $53,224 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,915 | 93.3% | 64.6% | |
| #319 | Springfield, MA | $53,219 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,437 | 99.6% | 45.9% | |
| #320 | Cuny York CollegePublic | Jamaica, NY | $53,156 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,861 | 64.1% | 32.3% |
