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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1061 | Carolina, PR | $26,574 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,401 | — | 34.3% | |
| #1062 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,890 | 91.8% | 61.3% |
| #1063 | University Of PikevillePrivate | Pikeville, KY | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,115 | — | 41.7% |
| #1064 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | Cedarville, OH | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,987 | 65.3% | 72.5% |
| #1065 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $26,353 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,436 | 96.9% | 58.5% |
| #1066 | San Juan, PR | $26,280 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,929 | — | 30.9% | |
| #1067 | Carolina, PR | $26,214 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,287 | 54.5% | 37.3% | |
| #1068 | Malone UniversityPrivate | Canton, OH | $26,121 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,290 | 75.9% | 45.0% |
| #1069 | Depauw UniversityPrivate | Greencastle, IN | $25,967 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,820 | 57.2% | 74.7% |
| #1070 | Freed-Hardeman UniversityPrivate | Henderson, TN | $25,967 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,988 | 59.7% | 70.8% |
| #1071 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | West Liberty, WV | $25,774 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,714 | 97.3% | 59.5% |
| #1072 | Arecibo, PR | $25,528 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,332 | 59.2% | 52.0% | |
| #1073 | Gannon UniversityPrivate | Erie, PA | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,489 | 74.2% | 66.4% |
| #1074 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | Deland, FL | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,931 | 71.6% | 62.3% |
| #1075 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | Gambier, OH | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,242 | 31.0% | 82.3% |
| #1076 | Warner UniversityPrivate | Lake Wales, FL | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,853 | 42.8% | 42.1% |
| #1077 | Mars Hill UniversityPrivate | Mars Hill, NC | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,021 | 67.9% | 44.9% |
| #1078 | North Central UniversityPrivate | Minneapolis, MN | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,450 | 99.0% | 66.3% |
| #1079 | Saint Augustine's UniversityPrivate | Raleigh, NC | $25,194 Median Psychology Earnings | $27,815 | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| #1080 | New Orleans, LA | $24,863 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,405 | 69.0% | 48.5% |
