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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121 | William & MaryPublic | Williamsburg, VA | $59,226 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,106 | 34.1% | 89.4% |
| #122 | Rockhurst UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $59,160 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,797 | 69.6% | 74.6% |
| #123 | Thousand Oaks, CA | $59,153 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,161 | 75.7% | 69.6% | |
| #124 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $59,149 Median Psychology Earnings | $1,029 | 53.8% | 56.9% |
| #125 | Howard UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $59,069 Median Psychology Earnings | $46,051 | 41.3% | 70.0% |
| #126 | Storrs, CT | $58,957 Median Psychology Earnings | $15,193 | 52.4% | 83.3% | |
| #127 | Madison, WI | $58,901 Median Psychology Earnings | $4,200 | 45.2% | 89.5% | |
| #128 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $58,862 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,501 | 75.0% | 79.5% |
| #129 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $58,749 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,735 | 83.4% | 62.0% |
| #130 | Wagner CollegePrivate | Staten Island, NY | $58,724 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,993 | 88.0% | 65.1% |
| #131 | Hawaii Pacific UniversityPrivate | Honolulu, HI | $58,721 Median Psychology Earnings | $25,758 | 85.9% | 34.9% |
| #132 | The University Of The SouthPrivate | Sewanee, TN | $58,715 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,485 | 56.9% | 79.8% |
| #133 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | Carlisle, PA | $58,706 Median Psychology Earnings | $40,755 | 42.1% | 79.8% |
| #134 | Farmingdale, NY | $58,570 Median Psychology Earnings | $4,933 | 63.3% | 52.8% | |
| #135 | Philadelphia, PA | $58,460 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,570 | 88.8% | 78.8% | |
| #136 | Eau Claire, WI | $58,458 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,270 | 82.3% | 63.8% | |
| #137 | Whittier CollegePrivate | Whittier, CA | $58,397 Median Psychology Earnings | $21,718 | 80.8% | 60.0% |
| #138 | College Station, TX | $58,396 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,784 | 57.4% | 83.9% | |
| #139 | Augustana UniversityPrivate | Sioux Falls, SD | $58,256 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,746 | 67.8% | 73.0% |
| #140 | Hamilton, OH | $58,255 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,760 | — | 24.9% |
