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 | Columbia, SC | $29,216 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,430 | 97.6% | 65.5% | |
| #1002 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | Hamden, CT | $29,141 Median Psychology Earnings | $31,257 | 77.0% | 77.3% |
| #1003 | Olathe, KS | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,447 | 73.5% | 46.2% | |
| #1004 | Ferrum CollegePrivate | Ferrum, VA | $28,872 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,607 | 100.0% | 28.9% |
| #1005 | Oklahoma City, OK | $28,695 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,373 | — | 33.3% | |
| #1006 | Grambling, LA | $28,677 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,447 | 23.7% | 32.3% | |
| #1007 | Grinnell CollegePrivate | Grinnell, IA | $28,507 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,739 | 12.7% | 87.5% |
| #1008 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | Montgomery, AL | $28,440 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,512 | 95.6% | 30.2% |
| #1009 | Philander Smith UniversityPrivate | Little Rock, AR | $28,290 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,661 | — | 32.3% |
| #1010 | Multnomah UniversityPrivate | Portland, OR | $28,236 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,713 | 49.8% | 50.8% |
| #1011 | Alpine, TX | $28,156 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,209 | 95.6% | 27.4% | |
| #1012 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate | Riverside, CA | $28,019 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,620 | 93.3% | 68.1% |
| #1013 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | Hamburg, NY | $28,019 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,835 | 98.0% | 47.0% |
| #1014 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $27,933 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,735 | 96.7% | 56.6% |
| #1015 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | Daytona Beach, FL | $27,836 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,728 | 99.9% | 27.8% |
| #1016 | University Of MobilePrivate | Mobile, AL | $27,637 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,222 | 72.5% | 55.5% |
| #1017 | Marian UniversityPrivate | Indianapolis, IN | $27,439 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,435 | 95.3% | 61.0% |
| #1018 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $27,295 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,181 | 85.8% | 59.0% |
| #1019 | Huntsville, AL | $27,247 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,521 | 74.3% | 61.9% | |
| #1020 | Faulkner UniversityPrivate | Montgomery, AL | $26,988 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,012 | 66.1% | 37.7% |
