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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #801 | Virginia Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Virginia Beach, VA | $43,511 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,080 | 72.9% | 41.6% |
| #802 | Thiel CollegePrivate | Greenville, PA | $43,457 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,247 | 71.5% | 48.7% |
| #803 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | Greensburg, PA | $43,426 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,143 | 79.5% | 67.4% |
| #804 | Mobile, AL | $43,384 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,657 | 71.0% | 52.7% | |
| #805 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | Rock Hill, SC | $43,365 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,608 | 79.3% | 57.0% |
| #806 | Conway, AR | $43,363 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,656 | 89.5% | 53.5% | |
| #807 | Fayetteville, NC | $43,358 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,233 | 82.2% | 38.5% | |
| #808 | Marquette, MI | $43,349 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,697 | 84.0% | 52.1% | |
| #809 | Portales, NM | $43,334 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,663 | 91.7% | 45.1% | |
| #810 | Corpus Christi, TX | $43,269 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,445 | 88.6% | 40.2% | |
| #811 | Naropa UniversityPrivate | Boulder, CO | $43,238 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,457 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
| #812 | Winona Lake, IN | $43,141 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,998 | 82.2% | 68.8% | |
| #813 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | Bolivar, MO | $43,058 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,978 | 68.4% | 55.3% |
| #814 | Thibodaux, LA | $43,011 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,714 | 90.8% | 53.8% | |
| #815 | Mcpherson, KS | $43,002 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,689 | 52.7% | 27.0% | |
| #816 | Pembroke, NC | $42,947 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,919 | 93.3% | 43.5% | |
| #817 | Emory & Henry UniversityPrivate | Emory, VA | $42,940 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,246 | 83.7% | 56.3% |
| #818 | Magnolia, AR | $42,925 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,187 | 75.3% | 48.8% | |
| #819 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | Annville, PA | $42,874 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,788 | 83.8% | 65.0% |
| #820 | University Of IdahoPublic | Moscow, ID | $42,825 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,270 | 75.5% | 57.3% |
