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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #741 | Alverno CollegePrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $45,066 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,032 | 85.7% | 49.2% |
| #742 | Tuskegee UniversityPrivate | Tuskegee, AL | $45,053 Median Psychology Earnings | $34,324 | 48.7% | 55.0% |
| #743 | Kingsville, TX | $45,020 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,207 | 90.9% | 41.9% | |
| #744 | William Peace UniversityPrivate | Raleigh, NC | $44,997 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,779 | 94.3% | 44.8% |
| #745 | Washington CollegePrivate | Chestertown, MD | $44,955 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,804 | 56.9% | 65.4% |
| #746 | University Of Saint MaryPrivate | Leavenworth, KS | $44,902 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,899 | 86.6% | 47.8% |
| #747 | Goucher CollegePrivate | Baltimore, MD | $44,901 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,471 | 77.7% | 57.3% |
| #748 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | Jackson, MS | $44,881 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,869 | 93.2% | 50.9% |
| #749 | Jonesboro, AR | $44,872 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,098 | 82.3% | 55.4% | |
| #750 | Geneva CollegePrivate | Beaver Falls, PA | $44,857 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,283 | — | 61.0% |
| #751 | Bowling Green, KY | $44,848 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,087 | 93.9% | 55.6% | |
| #752 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Houston, TX | $44,839 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,441 | 89.9% | 68.8% |
| #753 | Murray State UniversityPublic | Murray, KY | $44,800 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,242 | 85.7% | 61.3% |
| #754 | Carlow UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $44,786 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,901 | 87.0% | 59.9% |
| #755 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | Storm Lake, IA | $44,755 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,901 | 77.6% | 61.7% |
| #756 | La Roche UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $44,709 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,152 | 75.8% | 57.2% |
| #757 | Chattanooga, TN | $44,700 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,876 | 81.1% | 50.2% | |
| #758 | Westminster UniversityPrivate | Salt Lake City, UT | $44,695 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,972 | 66.6% | 63.8% |
| #759 | Macomb, IL | $44,683 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,941 | 71.2% | 45.2% | |
| #760 | Murfreesboro, TN | $44,681 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,289 | 69.1% | 53.7% |
