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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #781 | Durham, NC | $44,053 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,032 | 87.0% | 41.6% | |
| #782 | Cameron UniversityPublic | Lawton, OK | $44,045 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,752 | — | 30.7% |
| #783 | Cookeville, TN | $44,043 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,815 | 76.1% | 57.7% | |
| #784 | Barry UniversityPrivate | Miami, FL | $44,016 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,804 | 77.2% | 37.9% |
| #785 | Springfield, MO | $43,956 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,718 | 90.5% | 57.9% | |
| #786 | Las Vegas, NM | $43,926 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,511 | — | 26.2% | |
| #787 | Tyler, TX | $43,908 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,307 | 94.0% | 54.1% | |
| #788 | Mississippi State, MS | $43,826 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,332 | 77.6% | 66.7% | |
| #789 | Greensboro, NC | $43,825 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,305 | 88.5% | 56.3% | |
| #790 | Winona, MN | $43,805 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,182 | 92.8% | 66.0% | |
| #791 | University Of ToledoPublic | Toledo, OH | $43,795 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,524 | 92.0% | 57.0% |
| #792 | Marion, IN | $43,781 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,793 | 88.9% | 66.7% | |
| #793 | Fairbanks, AK | $43,764 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,992 | — | 38.0% | |
| #794 | Carrollton, GA | $43,731 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,339 | 51.6% | 43.5% | |
| #795 | Nacogdoches, TX | $43,697 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,318 | 94.0% | 53.3% | |
| #796 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | Erie, PA | $43,694 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,626 | 81.0% | 60.2% |
| #797 | Siena Heights UniversityPrivate | Adrian, MI | $43,672 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,624 | 68.9% | 38.6% |
| #798 | Roberts Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Rochester, NY | $43,566 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,922 | 70.6% | 66.7% |
| #799 | Grambling, LA | $43,561 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,666 | 44.9% | 36.2% | |
| #800 | Austin CollegePrivate | Sherman, TX | $43,522 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,528 | 47.6% | 67.0% |
