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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #881 | Winston-Salem, NC | $40,797 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,463 | 78.3% | 46.7% | |
| #882 | King UniversityPrivate | Bristol, TN | $40,796 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,696 | 99.7% | 47.9% |
| #883 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | Portsmouth, OH | $40,791 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,310 | — | 48.1% |
| #884 | Berea CollegePrivate | Berea, KY | $40,768 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,428 | 19.3% | 58.2% |
| #885 | Williamsburg, KY | $40,751 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,736 | 98.8% | 50.4% | |
| #886 | Shreveport, LA | $40,731 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,680 | 50.5% | 37.5% | |
| #887 | Asheville, NC | $40,673 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,219 | 91.9% | 54.5% | |
| #888 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | Aston, PA | $40,632 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,467 | 81.3% | 53.7% |
| #889 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | Emmitsburg, MD | $40,480 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,603 | 73.8% | 65.4% |
| #890 | Utica, NY | $40,318 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,442 | 81.3% | 55.1% | |
| #891 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | Siloam Springs, AR | $40,222 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,484 | 76.1% | 71.8% |
| #892 | University Of Valley ForgePrivate | Phoenixville, PA | $40,155 Median Psychology Earnings | $30,614 | 61.2% | 49.0% |
| #893 | Edinburg, TX | $40,140 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,785 | 94.2% | 50.9% | |
| #894 | Laredo, TX | $39,993 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,097 | 44.4% | 46.5% | |
| #895 | Clinton, MS | $39,933 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,984 | 29.1% | 59.3% | |
| #896 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | Clinton, NY | $39,880 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,028 | 13.6% | 90.6% |
| #897 | Carson-Newman UniversityPrivate | Jefferson City, TN | $39,866 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,672 | 90.5% | 53.2% |
| #898 | Montreat CollegePrivate | Montreat, NC | $39,845 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,261 | 69.2% | 50.3% |
| #899 | Jacksonville, AL | $39,687 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,472 | 77.7% | 54.7% | |
| #900 | University Of UtahPublic | Salt Lake City, UT | $39,661 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,123 | 86.0% | 65.0% |
