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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #981 | New Orleans, LA | $37,747 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,532 | 74.3% | 38.0% | |
| #982 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,567 Median Psychology Earnings | $2,877 | 91.3% | 53.0% | |
| #983 | Kokomo, IN | $37,508 Median Psychology Earnings | -$583 | 86.5% | 45.6% | |
| #984 | Ruston, LA | $37,473 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,676 | 86.4% | 63.8% | |
| #985 | Culver-Stockton CollegePrivate | Canton, MO | $37,472 Median Psychology Earnings | $17,712 | 99.1% | 39.2% |
| #986 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | Lake Charles, LA | $37,416 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,482 | 78.3% | 47.0% |
| #987 | Florence, SC | $37,288 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,723 | 86.4% | 43.4% | |
| #988 | Denison UniversityPrivate | Granville, OH | $36,909 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,656 | 17.4% | 78.9% |
| #989 | Southern Virginia UniversityPrivate | Buena Vista, VA | $36,808 Median Psychology Earnings | $18,957 | 96.4% | 33.5% |
| #990 | Martin, TN | $36,507 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,151 | 88.2% | 52.5% | |
| #991 | Cairn University-LanghornePrivate | Langhorne, PA | $36,295 Median Psychology Earnings | $24,029 | 88.2% | 59.7% |
| #992 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | Springfield, MO | $35,914 Median Psychology Earnings | $16,198 | 49.2% | 65.0% |
| #993 | National Louis UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $35,798 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,462 | 95.0% | 30.1% |
| #994 | Durant, OK | $35,428 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,193 | 76.4% | 31.5% | |
| #995 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | Alcorn State, MS | $35,015 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,613 | 45.3% | 57.4% |
| #996 | Athens State UniversityPublic | Athens, AL | $34,242 Median Psychology Earnings | — | — | — |
| #997 | Northcentral UniversityPrivate | San Diego, CA | $33,993 Median Psychology Earnings | — | — | — |
| #998 | Lourdes UniversityPrivate | Sylvania, OH | $33,993 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,220 | 74.1% | 32.5% |
| #999 | Toccoa Falls CollegePrivate | Toccoa Falls, GA | $33,831 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,825 | 66.0% | 43.7% |
| #1000 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | Lincoln University, PA | $33,699 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,011 | 65.7% | 43.5% |
