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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #841 | El Paso, TX | $42,190 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,863 | 99.9% | 50.2% | |
| #842 | Alpine, TX | $42,185 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,110 | 98.7% | 29.9% | |
| #843 | Bridgewater CollegePrivate | Bridgewater, VA | $42,141 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,283 | 91.7% | 53.0% |
| #844 | Ohio Christian UniversityPrivate | Circleville, OH | $42,140 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,113 | 38.0% | 33.9% |
| #845 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | Normal, AL | $42,127 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,500 | 58.0% | 24.0% |
| #846 | Huntingdon CollegePrivate | Montgomery, AL | $42,095 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,435 | 69.5% | 48.0% |
| #847 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | Morrow, GA | $42,032 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,405 | 68.5% | 39.9% |
| #848 | Wilmington CollegePrivate | Wilmington, OH | $42,018 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,820 | 92.4% | 47.3% |
| #849 | Rocky Mount, NC | $41,976 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,114 | 80.2% | 42.0% | |
| #850 | Charleston, SC | $41,934 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,145 | 96.5% | 47.2% | |
| #851 | Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,047 | 35.1% | 27.1% | |
| #852 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | Hamilton, NY | $41,883 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,086 | 13.9% | 91.2% |
| #853 | Thomas CollegePrivate | Waterville, ME | $41,786 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,655 | 96.3% | 53.7% |
| #854 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | Montgomery, AL | $41,766 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,711 | 97.5% | 30.3% |
| #855 | Fisher CollegePrivate | Boston, MA | $41,644 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,071 | 70.7% | 27.8% |
| #856 | Alva, OK | $41,641 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,439 | 65.5% | 30.3% | |
| #857 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | Gettysburg, PA | $41,599 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,625 | 38.9% | 82.5% |
| #858 | Newberry CollegePrivate | Newberry, SC | $41,585 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,887 | 89.8% | 45.1% |
| #859 | St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | San Antonio, TX | $41,580 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,352 | 97.8% | 58.9% |
| #860 | Keystone CollegePrivate | La Plume, PA | $41,571 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,925 | 84.8% | 35.9% |
