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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $61,533 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,833 | 81.7% | 86.3% |
| #82 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | Boston, MA | $61,508 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,399 | 75.6% | 67.5% |
| #83 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | Garden City, NY | $61,393 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,095 | 65.9% | 67.2% |
| #84 | Pepperdine UniversityPrivate | Malibu, CA | $61,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $50,560 | 62.9% | 83.4% |
| #85 | San Rafael, CA | $61,339 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,572 | 83.5% | 78.0% | |
| #86 | St. Mary's City, MD | $61,214 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,889 | 68.6% | 70.0% | |
| #87 | Widener UniversityPrivate | Chester, PA | $61,205 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,200 | 70.9% | 68.3% |
| #88 | Clark UniversityPrivate | Worcester, MA | $61,203 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,188 | 39.5% | 76.9% |
| #89 | Salve Regina UniversityPrivate | Newport, RI | $61,121 Median Psychology Earnings | $26,939 | 68.2% | 76.9% |
| #90 | Riverside, CA | $61,103 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,298 | 84.9% | 61.9% | |
| #91 | Los Angeles, CA | $61,081 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,579 | 9.0% | 92.6% | |
| #92 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | Los Angeles, CA | $60,958 Median Psychology Earnings | $32,268 | 45.1% | 78.9% |
| #93 | Marion, IN | $60,898 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,298 | — | 34.9% | |
| #94 | New York, NY | $60,817 Median Psychology Earnings | $607 | 47.5% | 72.1% | |
| #95 | Muhlenberg CollegePrivate | Allentown, PA | $60,778 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,302 | 72.0% | 82.2% |
| #96 | University Of TulsaPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $60,700 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,578 | 61.5% | 72.3% |
| #97 | Melbourne, FL | $60,631 Median Psychology Earnings | $29,108 | 40.2% | 63.5% | |
| #98 | Minot State UniversityPublic | Minot, ND | $60,575 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,492 | 64.6% | 45.1% |
| #99 | Iona UniversityPrivate | New Rochelle, NY | $60,525 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,785 | 86.9% | 56.0% |
| #100 | San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,466 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,529 | 31.3% | 86.4% |
