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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #981 | Princess Anne, MD | $30,409 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,914 | 96.4% | 35.3% | |
| #982 | Mayaguez, PR | $30,372 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,939 | 56.5% | 49.1% | |
| #983 | Millikin UniversityPrivate | Decatur, IL | $30,228 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,659 | 66.7% | 54.9% |
| #984 | Rice UniversityPrivate | Houston, TX | $30,119 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,827 | 8.0% | 94.6% |
| #985 | Union CollegePrivate | Schenectady, NY | $30,061 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,776 | 43.9% | 80.4% |
| #986 | San Juan, PR | $30,052 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,018 | 54.6% | 50.3% | |
| #987 | Rocky Mountain CollegePrivate | Billings, MT | $29,910 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,404 | 69.6% | 48.4% |
| #988 | Millsaps CollegePrivate | Jackson, MS | $29,685 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,215 | 43.1% | 57.1% |
| #989 | Billings, MT | $29,685 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,927 | — | 30.0% | |
| #990 | Rockford UniversityPrivate | Rockford, IL | $29,685 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,877 | 92.9% | 47.2% |
| #991 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | Huntington, IN | $29,685 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,796 | 75.6% | 63.6% |
| #992 | Sterling CollegePrivate | Sterling, KS | $29,685 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,068 | 48.2% | 41.3% |
| #993 | Benedict CollegePrivate | Columbia, SC | $29,685 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,177 | 95.7% | 24.3% |
| #994 | Florida Memorial UniversityPrivate | Miami Gardens, FL | $29,042 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,882 | 85.3% | 31.1% |
| #995 | Olathe, KS | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $28,842 | 78.8% | 53.6% | |
| #996 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | New Orleans, LA | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,819 | 41.9% | 43.3% |
| #997 | Hartwick CollegePrivate | Oneonta, NY | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,584 | 69.6% | 53.3% |
| #998 | Cedar Crest CollegePrivate | Allentown, PA | $28,443 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,044 | 84.1% | 60.4% |
| #999 | Midway UniversityPrivate | Midway, KY | $28,236 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,206 | 95.1% | 40.7% |
| #1000 | Ponce, PR | $28,144 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,114 | 52.4% | 46.2% |
