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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #641 | East Stroudsburg, PA | $46,912 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,365 | 92.0% | 43.1% | |
| #642 | Indianapolis, IN | $46,904 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,701 | 76.4% | 54.4% | |
| #643 | Denton, TX | $46,896 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,311 | 72.2% | 60.7% | |
| #644 | Judson UniversityPrivate | Elgin, IL | $46,816 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,701 | 47.6% | 59.9% |
| #645 | Trine UniversityPrivate | Angola, IN | $46,798 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,661 | 85.5% | 64.4% |
| #646 | Texas Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Fort Worth, TX | $46,737 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,812 | 69.2% | 31.5% |
| #647 | Wichita Falls, TX | $46,729 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,856 | 93.5% | 42.7% | |
| #648 | Nashville, TN | $46,721 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,005 | 70.1% | 34.0% | |
| #649 | Lee UniversityPrivate | Cleveland, TN | $46,719 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,834 | 70.5% | 62.6% |
| #650 | Albuquerque, NM | $46,693 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,938 | 95.2% | 54.7% | |
| #651 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | Longview, TX | $46,679 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,785 | 38.0% | 58.6% |
| #652 | Arizona Christian UniversityPrivate | Glendale, AZ | $46,659 Median Psychology Earnings | $30,522 | 70.6% | 39.9% |
| #653 | Kenosha, WI | $46,647 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,425 | 75.4% | 40.4% | |
| #654 | Commerce, TX | $46,639 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,709 | 92.2% | 42.8% | |
| #655 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | River Forest, IL | $46,590 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,795 | 92.8% | 36.5% |
| #656 | Jersey City, NJ | $46,575 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,005 | 98.4% | 33.9% | |
| #657 | University Of KentuckyPublic | Lexington, KY | $46,570 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,182 | 92.9% | 71.4% |
| #658 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | Saint Petersburg, FL | $46,560 Median Psychology Earnings | $29,615 | 75.8% | 65.9% |
| #659 | University Of MobilePrivate | Mobile, AL | $46,558 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,550 | 77.9% | 56.9% |
| #660 | Saint Paul, MN | $46,555 Median Psychology Earnings | $26,696 | 93.5% | 68.1% |
