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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #701 | Wingate UniversityPrivate | Wingate, NC | $45,795 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,772 | 91.1% | 46.4% |
| #702 | Hampton UniversityPrivate | Hampton, VA | $45,749 Median Psychology Earnings | $32,101 | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| #703 | Beloit CollegePrivate | Beloit, WI | $45,715 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,176 | 63.0% | 71.0% |
| #704 | Mary Baldwin UniversityPrivate | Staunton, VA | $45,703 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,717 | — | 39.3% |
| #705 | University Of MemphisPublic | Memphis, TN | $45,700 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,607 | 72.0% | 50.9% |
| #706 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $45,698 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,725 | 89.9% | 65.4% |
| #707 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | Berea, OH | $45,686 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,296 | 75.7% | 66.8% |
| #708 | Spartanburg, SC | $45,659 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,618 | 67.3% | 43.0% | |
| #709 | Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityPrivate | Hickory, NC | $45,642 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,669 | 84.6% | 47.8% |
| #710 | California, PA | $45,641 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,944 | 94.3% | 51.9% | |
| #711 | Las Cruces, NM | $45,637 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,648 | 89.0% | 55.2% | |
| #712 | Hollins UniversityPrivate | Roanoke, VA | $45,633 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,511 | 68.0% | 64.6% |
| #713 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | Jersey City, NJ | $45,623 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,783 | 90.3% | 58.3% |
| #714 | Denver, CO | $45,585 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,743 | 74.7% | 46.2% | |
| #715 | Arlington, TX | $45,539 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,893 | 79.9% | 54.0% | |
| #716 | Portland, ME | $45,529 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,999 | 79.2% | 40.4% | |
| #717 | Jacksonville, FL | $45,521 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,647 | 53.2% | 69.2% | |
| #718 | Gardner-Webb UniversityPrivate | Boiling Springs, NC | $45,501 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,304 | 77.2% | 55.4% |
| #719 | Conway, SC | $45,469 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,563 | 75.3% | 48.5% | |
| #720 | Westmont CollegePrivate | Santa Barbara, CA | $45,455 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,899 | 77.0% | 70.3% |
