Compare 14 Psychology, General. programs in Connecticut. Average earnings: $47,086.
The highest-earning Psychology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $22K earnings gap across 14 programs in Connecticut, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Fairfield University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $61,555, well above the state average of $47,086. Connecticut College follows at $53,436, while Sacred Heart University reaches $52,667 with its larger 111-student cohort. The variation proves program quality varies independently of school reputation.
Highest program earnings: $61,555
Strong outcomes ($52,667) with 68% acceptance
9.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
28.1% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $61,555 | 63 | $26,000 | Good | $50,500 | High |
| #2 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $53,436 | 45 | $23,500 | Good | $44,488 | High |
| #3 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | $52,667 | 111 | $25,000 | Good | $45,486 | High |
| #4 | $51,468 | 387 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #5 | University Of HartfordPrivate | $50,168 | 68 | $27,000 | Manageable | $44,000 | High |
| #6 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | $47,983 | 53 | $25,750 | Manageable | $22,931 | High |
| #7 | University Of Saint JosephPrivate | $45,916 | 19 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,425 | High |
| #8 | $44,713 | 86 | $24,147 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | |
| #9 | Trinity CollegePrivate | $43,798 | 45 | $23,000 | Manageable | $60,796 | High |
| #10 | Albertus Magnus CollegePrivate | $42,352 | 29 | $30,964 | Challenging | $13,060 | High |
| #11 | $42,328 | 93 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,628 | High | |
| #12 | $41,899 | 147 | $22,250 | Manageable | $23,770 | High | |
| #13 | $41,568 | 151 | $22,300 | Manageable | $19,642 | High | |
| #14 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $39,348 | 65 | $27,000 | Challenging | $54,414 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
