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 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | Canton, NY | $51,834 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,250 | 58.5% | 79.7% |
| #82 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $51,752 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,737 | 77.5% | 77.1% |
| #83 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | Northfield, VT | $51,746 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,842 | 73.6% | 61.0% |
| #84 | Wagner CollegePrivate | Staten Island, NY | $51,688 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,751 | 83.5% | 68.1% |
| #85 | Boulder, CO | $51,637 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,251 | 83.3% | 75.0% | |
| #86 | Colby CollegePrivate | Waterville, ME | $51,623 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,072 | 6.8% | 90.2% |
| #87 | Muhlenberg CollegePrivate | Allentown, PA | $51,597 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,742 | 64.0% | 80.3% |
| #88 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | Scranton, PA | $51,527 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,968 | 84.4% | 80.8% |
| #89 | University Of RichmondPrivate | University Of Richmond, VA | $51,312 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,026 | 23.3% | 87.8% |
| #90 | William & MaryPublic | Williamsburg, VA | $51,232 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,616 | 32.7% | 91.0% |
| #91 | Millikin UniversityPrivate | Decatur, IL | $51,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,842 | 54.0% | 59.1% |
| #92 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $51,174 Median Psychology Earnings | $26,922 | 84.9% | 75.2% |
| #93 | James Madison UniversityPublic | Harrisonburg, VA | $50,895 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,582 | 76.3% | 80.9% |
| #94 | Endicott CollegePrivate | Beverly, MA | $50,853 Median Psychology Earnings | $29,799 | 72.3% | 75.4% |
| #95 | Boston UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $50,829 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,453 | 10.8% | 90.0% |
| #96 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | Lewisburg, PA | $50,805 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,406 | 32.0% | 86.2% |
| #97 | Manhattanville CollegePrivate | Purchase, NY | $50,803 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,789 | 84.7% | 53.7% |
| #98 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $50,776 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,374 | 76.0% | 73.3% |
| #99 | University Of DaytonPrivate | Dayton, OH | $50,757 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,086 | 61.7% | 81.5% |
| #100 | Duluth, MN | $50,740 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,932 | 93.8% | 63.0% |
