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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1041 | Florida Memorial UniversityPrivate | Miami Gardens, FL | $29,042 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,882 | 85.3% | 31.1% |
| #1042 | Olathe, KS | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $28,842 | 78.8% | 53.6% | |
| #1043 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | New Orleans, LA | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,819 | 41.9% | 43.3% |
| #1044 | Hartwick CollegePrivate | Oneonta, NY | $28,960 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,584 | 69.6% | 53.3% |
| #1045 | Cedar Crest CollegePrivate | Allentown, PA | $28,443 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,044 | 84.1% | 60.4% |
| #1046 | Midway UniversityPrivate | Midway, KY | $28,236 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,206 | 95.1% | 40.7% |
| #1047 | Ponce, PR | $28,144 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,114 | 52.4% | 46.2% | |
| #1048 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | Ada, OH | $28,055 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,525 | 74.4% | 75.5% |
| #1049 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | Hamburg, NY | $28,019 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,903 | 97.2% | 56.3% |
| #1050 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $27,933 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,329 | 83.1% | 56.0% |
| #1051 | Orangeburg, SC | $27,822 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,846 | 82.6% | 36.6% | |
| #1052 | Immaculata UniversityPrivate | Immaculata, PA | $27,488 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,539 | 85.8% | 71.0% |
| #1053 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Mishawaka, IN | $27,476 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,580 | 97.7% | 53.2% |
| #1054 | Huntsville, AL | $27,247 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,192 | 68.6% | 64.3% | |
| #1055 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $27,222 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,046 | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| #1056 | University Of DallasPrivate | Irving, TX | $26,896 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,711 | 53.4% | 73.1% |
| #1057 | Samford UniversityPrivate | Birmingham, AL | $26,896 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,716 | 82.4% | 77.0% |
| #1058 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | Omaha, NE | $26,845 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,472 | 79.8% | 83.4% |
| #1059 | Livingston, AL | $26,739 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,179 | 42.6% | 34.7% | |
| #1060 | Santurce, PR | $26,597 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,027 | 58.0% | 52.1% |
