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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1081 | Cayey, PR | $24,455 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,495 | 53.0% | 49.8% | |
| #1082 | Monticello, AR | $24,421 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,626 | — | 48.5% | |
| #1083 | Johnson C Smith UniversityPrivate | Charlotte, NC | $24,421 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,940 | 45.2% | 34.3% |
| #1084 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | Tigerville, SC | $24,421 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,947 | 66.7% | 54.5% |
| #1085 | Ponce, PR | $24,118 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,384 | 98.1% | 48.6% | |
| #1086 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | Buffalo, NY | $24,035 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,259 | 81.4% | 67.5% |
| #1087 | Pine Bluff, AR | $24,035 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,302 | 41.2% | 40.4% | |
| #1088 | Bethany CollegePrivate | Bethany, WV | $24,035 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,315 | 58.8% | 46.8% |
| #1089 | Cornell CollegePrivate | Mount Vernon, IA | $24,035 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,409 | 79.9% | 61.8% |
| #1090 | Albion CollegePrivate | Albion, MI | $23,906 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,036 | 80.7% | 61.6% |
| #1091 | Elizabeth City, NC | $23,649 Median Psychology Earnings | $4,246 | 64.2% | 43.5% | |
| #1092 | Rhodes CollegePrivate | Memphis, TN | $23,649 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,770 | 50.3% | 84.5% |
| #1093 | Hiram CollegePrivate | Hiram, OH | $23,649 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,550 | 93.5% | 54.5% |
| #1094 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | Lubbock, TX | $22,771 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,018 | 73.1% | 51.4% |
| #1095 | Ursuline CollegePrivate | Pepper Pike, OH | $22,667 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,134 | 74.9% | 66.7% |
| #1096 | Brescia UniversityPrivate | Owensboro, KY | $22,619 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,977 | 35.2% | 53.7% |
| #1097 | Buckhannon, WV | $22,329 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,611 | 93.3% | 57.1% | |
| #1098 | Juniata CollegePrivate | Huntingdon, PA | $22,329 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,729 | 78.9% | 73.5% |
| #1099 | Mcmurry UniversityPrivate | Abilene, TX | $21,964 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,946 | 57.0% | 44.3% |
| #1100 | Columbia, SC | $21,964 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,955 | 94.5% | 46.8% |
