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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1001 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | Ada, OH | $28,055 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,525 | 74.4% | 75.5% |
| #1002 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | Hamburg, NY | $28,019 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,903 | 97.2% | 56.3% |
| #1003 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $27,933 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,329 | 83.1% | 56.0% |
| #1004 | Orangeburg, SC | $27,822 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,846 | 82.6% | 36.6% | |
| #1005 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | Immaculata, PA | $27,488 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,539 | 85.8% | 71.0% |
| #1006 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Mishawaka, IN | $27,476 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,580 | 97.7% | 53.2% |
| #1007 | Huntsville, AL | $27,247 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,192 | 68.6% | 64.3% | |
| #1008 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $27,222 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,046 | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| #1009 | University Of DallasPrivate | Irving, TX | $26,896 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,711 | 53.4% | 73.1% |
| #1010 | Samford UniversityPrivate | Birmingham, AL | $26,896 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,716 | 82.4% | 77.0% |
| #1011 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | Omaha, NE | $26,845 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,472 | 79.8% | 83.4% |
| #1012 | Livingston, AL | $26,739 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,179 | 42.6% | 34.7% | |
| #1013 | Santurce, PR | $26,597 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,027 | 58.0% | 52.1% | |
| #1014 | Carolina, PR | $26,574 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,401 | — | 34.3% | |
| #1015 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,890 | 91.8% | 61.3% |
| #1016 | University Of PikevillePrivate | Pikeville, KY | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,115 | — | 41.7% |
| #1017 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | Cedarville, OH | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,987 | 65.3% | 72.5% |
| #1018 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,436 | 96.9% | 58.5% |
| #1019 | San Juan, PR | $26,280 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,929 | — | 30.9% | |
| #1020 | Carolina, PR | $26,214 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,287 | 54.5% | 37.3% |
