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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #621 | Highland Heights, KY | $47,280 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,603 | 67.7% | 52.2% | |
| #622 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $47,273 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,572 | 84.3% | 56.6% |
| #623 | University Of ArizonaPublic | Tucson, AZ | $47,263 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,353 | 86.1% | 67.5% |
| #624 | Tampa, FL | $47,257 Median Psychology Earnings | $4,122 | 43.2% | 76.8% | |
| #625 | Marshall, MN | $47,249 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,559 | 62.2% | 45.1% | |
| #626 | Fullerton, CA | $47,206 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,991 | 33.0% | 49.4% | |
| #627 | Houston, TX | $47,185 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,437 | 96.9% | 22.2% | |
| #628 | Chicago State UniversityPublic | Chicago, IL | $47,168 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,073 | 43.3% | 15.5% |
| #629 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | Waverly, IA | $47,110 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,688 | 75.8% | 64.3% |
| #630 | Flagler CollegePrivate | Saint Augustine, FL | $47,078 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,733 | 80.8% | 56.0% |
| #631 | Seward, NE | $47,074 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,107 | 85.7% | 64.9% | |
| #632 | Maryville, MO | $47,054 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,176 | 86.1% | 54.2% | |
| #633 | University Park, IL | $47,048 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,563 | 48.3% | 22.1% | |
| #634 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | Fredonia, NY | $47,043 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,395 | 77.7% | 50.2% |
| #635 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | Purchase, NY | $47,022 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,835 | 74.1% | 62.8% |
| #636 | Milligan UniversityPrivate | Milligan, TN | $46,990 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,118 | 72.3% | 63.4% |
| #637 | Weatherford, OK | $46,983 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,987 | — | 39.7% | |
| #638 | Macon, GA | $46,976 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,668 | 99.7% | 25.3% | |
| #639 | Chicopee, MA | $46,976 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,099 | 85.3% | 68.1% | |
| #640 | Coker UniversityPrivate | Hartsville, SC | $46,921 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,789 | 94.0% | 39.5% |
