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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #761 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | Point Lookout, MO | $44,659 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,381 | 12.0% | 63.7% |
| #762 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | De Pere, WI | $44,634 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,721 | 85.7% | 71.3% |
| #763 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,580 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,704 | 73.5% | 57.9% | |
| #764 | Lafayette, LA | $44,574 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,157 | 87.0% | 52.6% | |
| #765 | Farmington, ME | $44,544 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,301 | 96.7% | 51.5% | |
| #766 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $44,542 Median Psychology Earnings | -$3,012 | 5.4% | 96.5% |
| #767 | Fort Wayne, IN | $44,533 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,306 | 83.9% | 36.3% | |
| #768 | Converse UniversityPrivate | Spartanburg, SC | $44,498 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,137 | 67.7% | 61.5% |
| #769 | Natchitoches, LA | $44,492 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,693 | 92.5% | 43.2% | |
| #770 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | Wilmore, KY | $44,458 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,455 | 63.4% | 65.0% |
| #771 | Deerfield, IL | $44,451 Median Psychology Earnings | $1,242 | 100.0% | 46.1% | |
| #772 | Moorhead, MN | $44,399 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,950 | 62.6% | 61.1% | |
| #773 | University Of MainePublic | Orono, ME | $44,363 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,642 | 96.6% | 54.9% |
| #774 | Monroe, LA | $44,255 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,490 | 84.8% | 54.2% | |
| #775 | Prairie View, TX | $44,240 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,120 | 79.3% | 43.2% | |
| #776 | Lees-Mcrae CollegePrivate | Banner Elk, NC | $44,161 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,030 | 76.8% | 42.1% |
| #777 | Superior, WI | $44,116 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,679 | 93.0% | 41.9% | |
| #778 | Troy UniversityPublic | Troy, AL | $44,102 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,656 | 96.0% | 50.3% |
| #779 | Alexandria, LA | $44,069 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,008 | 92.1% | 34.2% | |
| #780 | Union UniversityPrivate | Jackson, TN | $44,056 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,839 | 60.4% | 66.0% |
