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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #681 | Cleveland, OH | $46,090 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,958 | 91.3% | 50.6% | |
| #682 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | Pocatello, ID | $46,073 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,593 | — | 39.4% |
| #683 | Baker CollegePrivate | Owosso, MI | $46,049 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,976 | 81.9% | 35.8% |
| #684 | Robert Morris UniversityPrivate | Moon Township, PA | $46,025 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,548 | 89.9% | 65.7% |
| #685 | Messiah UniversityPrivate | Mechanicsburg, PA | $45,982 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,393 | 79.0% | 75.0% |
| #686 | Pueblo, CO | $45,974 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,374 | 94.9% | 39.7% | |
| #687 | Lawrence UniversityPrivate | Appleton, WI | $45,971 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,419 | 63.9% | 76.8% |
| #688 | Mount Mercy UniversityPrivate | Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,951 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,070 | 82.5% | 57.7% |
| #689 | Berry CollegePrivate | Mount Berry, GA | $45,943 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,189 | 64.0% | 69.5% |
| #690 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $45,927 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,371 | 87.6% | 60.5% |
| #691 | Aberdeen, SD | $45,921 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,762 | 93.0% | 48.9% | |
| #692 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | San Angelo, TX | $45,910 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,008 | 83.0% | 44.0% |
| #693 | Southwestern CollegePrivate | Winfield, KS | $45,905 Median Psychology Earnings | $26,294 | 75.5% | 35.7% |
| #694 | Arcata, CA | $45,889 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,483 | 98.2% | 48.5% | |
| #695 | Morehead, KY | $45,874 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,150 | 77.2% | 52.2% | |
| #696 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | Jefferson City, MO | $45,868 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,070 | — | 20.8% |
| #697 | Schreiner UniversityPrivate | Kerrville, TX | $45,846 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,863 | 88.2% | 43.2% |
| #698 | Belmont Abbey CollegePrivate | Belmont, NC | $45,824 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,610 | 74.7% | 46.7% |
| #699 | Harding UniversityPrivate | Searcy, AR | $45,814 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,418 | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| #700 | Little Rock, AR | $45,797 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,195 | 58.8% | 41.6% |
