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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #581 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | Lakeland, FL | $48,011 Median Psychology Earnings | $29,498 | 53.0% | 42.5% |
| #582 | University Of ArkansasPublic | Fayetteville, AR | $48,006 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,319 | 74.3% | 70.5% |
| #583 | Honolulu, HI | $48,005 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,675 | 86.6% | 64.3% | |
| #584 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | New Concord, OH | $48,001 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,684 | 81.8% | 56.4% |
| #585 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Delaware, OH | $47,941 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,412 | 55.6% | 58.6% |
| #586 | Edmond, OK | $47,937 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,275 | 78.1% | 36.8% | |
| #587 | Lipscomb UniversityPrivate | Nashville, TN | $47,933 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,048 | 67.7% | 72.2% |
| #588 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $47,933 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,177 | 77.8% | 61.9% |
| #589 | Kansas City, MO | $47,928 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,576 | 72.2% | 55.5% | |
| #590 | College Of CharlestonPublic | Charleston, SC | $47,926 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,133 | 60.0% | 65.8% |
| #591 | Dahlonega, GA | $47,919 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,981 | 67.9% | 37.3% | |
| #592 | New England CollegePrivate | Henniker, NH | $47,817 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,598 | 92.1% | 34.5% |
| #593 | La Grande, OR | $47,816 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,563 | 98.3% | 43.0% | |
| #594 | Corban UniversityPrivate | Salem, OR | $47,815 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,555 | 93.9% | 60.6% |
| #595 | Springfield, IL | $47,802 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,778 | 85.9% | 53.2% | |
| #596 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | Des Moines, IA | $47,798 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,512 | 99.1% | 54.0% |
| #597 | Akron, OH | $47,763 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,413 | 59.7% | 51.9% | |
| #598 | Boone, NC | $47,720 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,325 | 90.1% | 74.5% | |
| #599 | Drake UniversityPrivate | Des Moines, IA | $47,706 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,824 | 63.8% | 74.0% |
| #600 | Stephenville, TX | $47,699 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,574 | 89.5% | 48.2% |
