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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #381 | Anchorage, AK | $51,858 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,582 | — | 29.7% | |
| #382 | Willimantic, CT | $51,748 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,654 | 83.0% | 57.5% | |
| #383 | Holy Cross CollegePrivate | Notre Dame, IN | $51,745 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,377 | 75.2% | 72.9% |
| #384 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | Macon, GA | $51,723 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,817 | 68.9% | 69.6% |
| #385 | Oshkosh, WI | $51,721 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,236 | 86.5% | 46.1% | |
| #386 | Mahwah, NJ | $51,710 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,008 | 70.6% | 69.8% | |
| #387 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | Abilene, TX | $51,705 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,283 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
| #388 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | Longmeadow, MA | $51,689 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,948 | 85.2% | 43.9% |
| #389 | Baton Rouge, LA | $51,675 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,056 | 73.3% | 68.8% | |
| #390 | Goldey-Beacom CollegePrivate | Wilmington, DE | $51,665 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,367 | 84.5% | 57.4% |
| #391 | Fullerton, CA | $51,661 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,315 | 90.5% | 70.2% | |
| #392 | Cheney, WA | $51,621 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,547 | 90.8% | 43.5% | |
| #393 | Shippensburg, PA | $51,607 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,709 | 86.5% | 55.7% | |
| #394 | Rochester, NY | $51,577 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,680 | 66.9% | 69.9% | |
| #395 | Reno, NV | $51,553 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,674 | 73.7% | 61.2% | |
| #396 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | Buffalo, NY | $51,532 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,781 | 72.4% | 66.4% |
| #397 | West Palm Beach, FL | $51,530 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,570 | 82.0% | 55.3% | |
| #398 | Fresno, CA | $51,526 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,105 | 95.3% | 57.0% | |
| #399 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $51,474 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,027 | 70.0% | 72.3% |
| #400 | San Antonio, TX | $51,470 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,260 | 98.1% | 51.0% |
