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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #561 | Franklin Pierce UniversityPrivate | Rindge, NH | $48,547 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,364 | 93.5% | 53.5% |
| #562 | Ball State UniversityPublic | Muncie, IN | $48,421 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,834 | 85.5% | 62.3% |
| #563 | Cincinnati, OH | $48,406 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,974 | 85.3% | 75.0% | |
| #564 | Friends UniversityPrivate | Wichita, KS | $48,375 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,714 | 55.2% | 43.4% |
| #565 | Cullowhee, NC | $48,350 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,816 | 81.8% | 60.3% | |
| #566 | Ypsilanti, MI | $48,346 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,250 | 79.6% | 46.4% | |
| #567 | Rollins CollegePrivate | Winter Park, FL | $48,340 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,177 | 47.5% | 75.0% |
| #568 | San Bernardino, CA | $48,326 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,681 | 93.7% | 54.9% | |
| #569 | Houston, TX | $48,234 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,439 | 90.0% | 33.2% | |
| #570 | Centre CollegePrivate | Danville, KY | $48,226 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,364 | 54.4% | 80.7% |
| #571 | Ashland, OR | $48,217 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,830 | 88.6% | 42.5% | |
| #572 | Presbyterian CollegePrivate | Clinton, SC | $48,208 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,277 | 68.4% | 51.5% |
| #573 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | Anderson, IN | $48,181 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,119 | 79.3% | 53.8% |
| #574 | Statesboro, GA | $48,180 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,162 | 87.9% | 54.9% | |
| #575 | Waynesburg UniversityPrivate | Waynesburg, PA | $48,163 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,916 | 89.8% | 65.5% |
| #576 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | Oberlin, OH | $48,109 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,774 | 34.2% | 80.9% |
| #577 | Dearborn, MI | $48,052 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,211 | 55.6% | 58.0% | |
| #578 | Suny BrockportPublic | Brockport, NY | $48,050 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,911 | 70.7% | 55.1% |
| #579 | Wilkes UniversityPrivate | Wilkes-Barre, PA | $48,033 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,062 | 90.6% | 63.2% |
| #580 | Saint Louis, MO | $48,014 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,031 | 62.7% | 56.6% |
