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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #441 | Omaha, NE | $50,826 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,534 | 87.0% | 47.1% | |
| #442 | Virginia Union UniversityPrivate | Richmond, VA | $50,826 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,424 | 98.0% | 34.2% |
| #443 | University Of OregonPublic | Eugene, OR | $50,810 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,909 | 88.3% | 71.7% |
| #444 | Transylvania UniversityPrivate | Lexington, KY | $50,790 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,551 | 86.6% | 71.5% |
| #445 | Bluffton, SC | $50,776 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,397 | 72.5% | 34.0% | |
| #446 | Ripon CollegePrivate | Ripon, WI | $50,762 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,712 | 79.8% | 63.3% |
| #447 | Plattsburgh, NY | $50,673 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,400 | 78.4% | 58.5% | |
| #448 | Kennesaw, GA | $50,645 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,235 | 69.2% | 52.2% | |
| #449 | New Haven, CT | $50,642 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,736 | 91.5% | 49.9% | |
| #450 | Auburn UniversityPublic | Auburn, AL | $50,633 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,681 | 45.9% | 82.0% |
| #451 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | Tiffin, OH | $50,629 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,278 | 80.0% | 39.9% |
| #452 | Boca Raton, FL | $50,589 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,022 | 66.1% | 62.6% | |
| #453 | Temple UniversityPublic | Philadelphia, PA | $50,582 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,694 | 80.4% | 75.0% |
| #454 | University Of PortlandPrivate | Portland, OR | $50,579 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,070 | 89.2% | 79.8% |
| #455 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $50,563 Median Psychology Earnings | $26,603 | 73.2% | 63.3% |
| #456 | Texas State UniversityPublic | San Marcos, TX | $50,549 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,715 | 89.3% | 55.3% |
| #457 | Charlotte, NC | $50,507 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,357 | 79.6% | 69.0% | |
| #458 | Curry CollegePrivate | Milton, MA | $50,496 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,806 | 87.6% | 51.1% |
| #459 | Flagstaff, AZ | $50,448 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,709 | 89.6% | 61.3% | |
| #460 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | Troy, NY | $50,446 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,662 | 53.3% | 56.1% |
