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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | Allendale, MI | $51,460 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,272 | 83.0% | 67.0% | |
| #402 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | Collegeville, PA | $51,443 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,622 | 91.8% | 73.3% |
| #403 | Richmond, VA | $51,440 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,512 | 92.6% | 63.2% | |
| #404 | Saint Cloud, MN | $51,434 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,909 | 94.8% | 40.3% | |
| #405 | University Of LouisvillePublic | Louisville, KY | $51,387 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,138 | 79.4% | 61.2% |
| #406 | Holy Family UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $51,374 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,721 | 71.0% | 60.9% |
| #407 | Suny OneontaPublic | Oneonta, NY | $51,355 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,044 | 69.6% | 68.8% |
| #408 | Eureka CollegePrivate | Eureka, IL | $51,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,711 | 85.0% | 41.6% |
| #409 | Honolulu, HI | $51,344 Median Psychology Earnings | $31,589 | 91.4% | 55.4% | |
| #410 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | Alliance, OH | $51,316 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,786 | 78.2% | 58.7% |
| #411 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $51,288 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,788 | 28.6% | 70.9% |
| #412 | Amherst, MA | $51,274 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,164 | 59.7% | 83.3% | |
| #413 | Smith CollegePrivate | Northampton, MA | $51,267 Median Psychology Earnings | $1,363 | 21.0% | 89.0% |
| #414 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | Morgantown, WV | $51,263 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,450 | 89.0% | 64.7% |
| #415 | Las Vegas, NV | $51,200 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,526 | 96.2% | 50.5% | |
| #416 | Boise State UniversityPublic | Boise, ID | $51,184 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,165 | 87.2% | 60.2% |
| #417 | Richardson, TX | $51,182 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,814 | 65.1% | 75.7% | |
| #418 | Trinity Christian CollegePrivate | Palos Heights, IL | $51,104 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,891 | 84.9% | 57.5% |
| #419 | Elmira CollegePrivate | Elmira, NY | $51,101 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,392 | 77.0% | 64.7% |
| #420 | Saint Martin's UniversityPrivate | Lacey, WA | $51,097 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,810 | 89.8% | 51.9% |
