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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #661 | South Bend, IN | $46,521 Median Psychology Earnings | $4,637 | 83.8% | 40.1% | |
| #662 | Oklahoma Baptist UniversityPrivate | Shawnee, OK | $46,512 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,562 | 49.4% | 52.4% |
| #663 | Dayton, OH | $46,507 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,952 | 96.3% | 41.7% | |
| #664 | Bowling Green, OH | $46,481 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,396 | 81.0% | 63.7% | |
| #665 | San Diego, CA | $46,437 Median Psychology Earnings | $30,999 | 83.7% | 77.2% | |
| #666 | Saint Joseph, MO | $46,402 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,243 | — | 38.5% | |
| #667 | Birmingham, AL | $46,369 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,172 | 88.2% | 64.2% | |
| #668 | San Antonio, TX | $46,362 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,596 | 92.8% | 40.2% | |
| #669 | Doane UniversityPrivate | Crete, NE | $46,347 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,129 | 98.0% | 57.1% |
| #670 | Rochester Hills, MI | $46,344 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,463 | 97.7% | 44.1% | |
| #671 | Touro University WorldwidePrivate | Los Alamitos, CA | $46,340 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,342 | — | 28.6% |
| #672 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | Rome, GA | $46,272 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,929 | 96.5% | 37.7% |
| #673 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | Durango, CO | $46,256 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,622 | 77.3% | 35.6% |
| #674 | Kutztown, PA | $46,253 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,957 | 90.8% | 53.8% | |
| #675 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | Buies Creek, NC | $46,246 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,751 | 87.2% | 61.0% |
| #676 | Fairmont, WV | $46,235 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,434 | 98.6% | 44.3% | |
| #677 | Missoula, MT | $46,192 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,960 | 95.9% | 48.0% | |
| #678 | New Albany, IN | $46,145 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,782 | 84.5% | 39.2% | |
| #679 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | Saint Charles, MO | $46,138 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,678 | 56.8% | 49.3% |
| #680 | Tahlequah, OK | $46,102 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,598 | 99.6% | 35.4% |
