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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | University Of RochesterPrivate | Rochester, NY | $58,048 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,743 | 35.9% | 84.5% |
| #22 | Bryant UniversityPrivate | Smithfield, RI | $57,986 Median Psychology Earnings | $33,555 | 65.6% | 80.6% |
| #23 | University Of The PacificPrivate | Stockton, CA | $57,652 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,716 | 94.9% | 67.8% |
| #24 | Rice UniversityPrivate | Houston, TX | $57,256 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,221 | 7.9% | 95.7% |
| #25 | Williams CollegePrivate | Williamstown, MA | $57,158 Median Psychology Earnings | -$2,421 | 10.0% | 96.5% |
| #26 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | Dallas, PA | $57,109 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,361 | 84.9% | 69.2% |
| #27 | Ewing, NJ | $57,068 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,814 | 62.1% | 85.2% | |
| #28 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | Indianapolis, IN | $56,992 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,352 | 72.8% | 55.8% |
| #29 | New York, NY | $56,899 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,342 | 4.2% | 95.0% | |
| #30 | Widener UniversityPrivate | Chester, PA | $56,858 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,328 | 84.0% | 63.5% |
| #31 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $56,792 Median Psychology Earnings | $30,742 | 86.4% | 79.8% |
| #32 | Pace UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $56,681 Median Psychology Earnings | $26,575 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| #33 | American UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $56,267 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,176 | 47.4% | 78.5% |
| #34 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | Worcester, MA | $56,085 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,900 | 21.1% | 89.6% |
| #35 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | Baltimore, MD | $55,969 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,154 | 76.3% | 80.5% |
| #36 | Washington, DC | $55,808 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,216 | 83.8% | 81.3% | |
| #37 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $55,673 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,412 | 98.6% | 53.9% |
| #38 | San Jose, CA | $55,532 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,743 | 80.2% | 64.6% | |
| #39 | Marist CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $55,185 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,331 | 64.7% | 79.8% |
| #40 | Los Angeles, CA | $55,156 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,470 | 10.0% | 92.0% |
