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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1101 | Silver City, NM | $21,052 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,381 | — | 32.2% | |
| #1102 | Dine CollegePublic | Tsaile, AZ | $20,227 Median Psychology Earnings | $5,332 | — | 12.6% |
| #1103 | Charlotte, NC | $20,140 Median Psychology Earnings | $22,792 | 62.1% | 61.3% | |
| #1104 | Bayamón, PR | $18,428 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,827 | 65.9% | 34.4% | |
| #1105 | Columbus, MS | $18,315 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,676 | 90.3% | 46.8% | |
| #1106 | Warren Wilson CollegePrivate | Swannanoa, NC | $17,624 Median Psychology Earnings | $13,566 | 71.3% | 42.0% |
