Compare 982 Psychology, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $41,293. Top programs: $73,670+.
The highest-earning Psychology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 983 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Widener University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $73,670—significantly above the $41,288 average across all programs. Colgate follows at $73,480, while Notre Dame rounds out the top three at $66,756. This variation demonstrates that program outcomes transcend institutional prestige.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $73,670 | 15 | $27,000 | Excellent | $33,146 | Manageable |
| #2 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $73,480 | 11 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | Challenging |
| #3 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $66,756 | 84 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Challenging |
| #4 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $64,146 | 78 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $63,369 | 98 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Challenging |
| #6 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $62,695 | 42 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,729 | Challenging |
| #7 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $61,555 | 63 | $26,000 | Good | $50,500 | High |
| #8 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $61,389 | 139 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Manageable |
| #9 | Marist CollegePrivate | $60,881 | 57 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #10 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $60,786 | 30 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #11 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $60,657 | 48 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #12 | $60,540 | 39 | $22,996 | Good | $36,278 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $60,438 | 19 | $26,000 | Good | $36,890 | Challenging |
| #14 | $60,347 | 224 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $60,072 | 54 | $21,960 | Good | $42,245 | High |
| #16 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $59,767 | 104 | $21,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #17 | Boston CollegePrivate | $59,196 | 109 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #18 | Providence CollegePrivate | $58,954 | 64 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #19 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,590 | 156 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #20 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $58,545 | 105 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | High |
| #21 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $58,122 | 316 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #22 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $57,652 | 42 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | High |
| #23 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $57,566 | 89 | $25,874 | Good | $40,000 | High |
| #24 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $57,256 | 50 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Challenging |
| #25 | Williams CollegePrivate | $57,158 | 54 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Challenging |
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