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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #341 | Fort Myers, FL | $52,722 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,220 | 63.4% | 57.4% | |
| #342 | Fresno Pacific UniversityPrivate | Fresno, CA | $52,695 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,133 | 64.1% | 50.0% |
| #343 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | Denton, TX | $52,686 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,948 | 96.1% | 49.1% |
| #344 | Chico, CA | $52,621 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,902 | 92.7% | 62.8% | |
| #345 | University Of The PacificPrivate | Stockton, CA | $52,612 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,004 | 71.3% | 69.0% |
| #346 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | La Crosse, WI | $52,596 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,657 | 72.4% | 68.4% |
| #347 | Saint Michael's CollegePrivate | Colchester, VT | $52,589 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,825 | 84.5% | 72.8% |
| #348 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | Wellesley, MA | $52,538 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,546 | 14.1% | 91.5% |
| #349 | Buffalo, NY | $52,490 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,405 | 73.0% | 33.3% | |
| #350 | Saint Paul, MN | $52,447 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,406 | 78.9% | 45.9% | |
| #351 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | Detroit, MI | $52,435 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,090 | 81.2% | 58.4% |
| #352 | Monmouth, OR | $52,407 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,575 | 98.1% | 47.1% | |
| #353 | Menomonie, WI | $52,366 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,966 | 87.7% | 54.9% | |
| #354 | Westminster CollegePrivate | New Wilmington, PA | $52,339 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,226 | 92.6% | 64.5% |
| #355 | Milwaukee, WI | $52,328 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,329 | 90.7% | 49.3% | |
| #356 | University At BuffaloPublic | Buffalo, NY | $52,303 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,668 | 74.2% | 75.2% |
| #357 | Randolph CollegePrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $52,293 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,048 | 93.7% | 46.4% |
| #358 | Whitewater, WI | $52,284 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,440 | 85.7% | 58.9% | |
| #359 | Alma CollegePrivate | Alma, MI | $52,280 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,162 | 57.0% | 62.9% |
| #360 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | Elmhurst, IL | $52,264 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,892 | 73.6% | 70.0% |
