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 | Santurce, PR | $22,416 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,215 | 53.4% | 43.6% | |
| #1062 | Morehouse CollegePrivate | Atlanta, GA | $22,087 Median Psychology Earnings | $32,679 | 51.4% | 52.7% |
| #1063 | Mcmurry UniversityPrivate | Abilene, TX | $21,964 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,614 | 57.6% | 38.6% |
| #1064 | Silver City, NM | $21,052 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,881 | — | 34.9% | |
| #1065 | Ponce, PR | $20,965 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,321 | 90.3% | 47.9% | |
| #1066 | Cayey, PR | $20,479 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,652 | 95.8% | 48.6% | |
| #1067 | San Juan, PR | $20,386 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,230 | — | 31.1% | |
| #1068 | Florence, AL | $20,182 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,309 | 96.5% | 54.0% | |
| #1069 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | Point Lookout, MO | $20,140 Median Psychology Earnings | $6,214 | 14.9% | 61.3% |
| #1070 | Linfield UniversityPrivate | Mcminnville, OR | $20,140 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,625 | 87.9% | 65.1% |
| #1071 | Campbellsville UniversityPrivate | Campbellsville, KY | $20,140 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,491 | 98.3% | 47.1% |
| #1072 | Ponce, PR | $19,669 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,047 | 56.1% | 50.6% | |
| #1073 | Arecibo, PR | $19,627 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,261 | 62.3% | 50.7% | |
| #1074 | Delta State UniversityPublic | Cleveland, MS | $18,767 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,183 | 99.7% | 46.9% |
| #1075 | Columbus, MS | $18,315 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,376 | 100.0% | 37.8% | |
| #1076 | Warren Wilson CollegePrivate | Swannanoa, NC | $17,624 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,447 | 77.6% | 43.1% |
