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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #501 | University Of Saint JosephPrivate | West Hartford, CT | $49,532 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,563 | 78.6% | 63.8% |
| #502 | Moorhead, MN | $49,492 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,129 | 58.8% | 57.3% | |
| #503 | Charleston, IL | $49,478 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,828 | 65.3% | 47.4% | |
| #504 | Miami, FL | $49,470 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,003 | 54.7% | 74.4% | |
| #505 | University Of Sioux FallsPrivate | Sioux Falls, SD | $49,469 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,145 | 82.9% | 62.9% |
| #506 | Salem CollegePrivate | Winston-Salem, NC | $49,464 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,074 | 76.7% | 57.4% |
| #507 | Greeley, CO | $49,455 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,695 | 85.9% | 51.2% | |
| #508 | Biola UniversityPrivate | La Mirada, CA | $49,450 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,144 | 74.4% | 67.6% |
| #509 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $49,447 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,894 | 98.9% | 56.8% |
| #510 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | Bourbonnais, IL | $49,427 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,232 | 55.9% | 60.8% |
| #511 | Athens, OH | $49,399 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,673 | 85.0% | 65.5% | |
| #512 | Millersville, PA | $49,374 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,565 | 86.2% | 57.6% | |
| #513 | Winona State UniversityPublic | Winona, MN | $49,361 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,224 | 75.5% | 56.9% |
| #514 | Rolla, MO | $49,360 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,912 | 72.5% | 64.4% | |
| #515 | Hastings CollegePrivate | Hastings, NE | $49,351 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,646 | 71.7% | 48.9% |
| #516 | Carroll CollegePrivate | Helena, MT | $49,321 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,072 | 70.9% | 69.3% |
| #517 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | Ames, IA | $49,286 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,582 | 88.7% | 75.3% |
| #518 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate | Riverside, CA | $49,265 Median Psychology Earnings | $44,988 | 91.5% | 59.7% |
| #519 | Springfield CollegePrivate | Springfield, MA | $49,255 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,519 | — | 74.2% |
| #520 | Washburn UniversityPublic | Topeka, KS | $49,251 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,310 | — | 53.0% |
