Compare 13 Psychology, General. programs in Kansas. Average earnings: $37,784.
The highest-earning Psychology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $16K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Kansas programs range from $28,960 to $45,301—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Southwestern College's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $45,301, well above the state average of $37,784. The University of Kansas follows at $43,397 with a much larger cohort of 252 students, while Emporia State delivers $43,053—proving that regional public universities compete effectively with private institutions.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Southwestern CollegePrivate | $45,301 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $19,900 | High |
| #2 | University Of KansasPublic | $43,397 | 252 | $21,000 | Manageable | $32,347 | High |
| #3 | Emporia State UniversityPublic | $43,053 | 35 | $19,500 | Manageable | $15,050 | Challenging |
| #4 | Benedictine CollegePrivate | $42,224 | 27 | $24,599 | Manageable | $41,904 | High |
| #5 | $40,608 | 134 | $21,000 | Manageable | $11,833 | High | |
| #6 | Ottawa University-OttawaPrivate | $39,596 | 21 | $21,500 | Manageable | $20,600 | High |
| #7 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $38,402 | 109 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,306 | High |
| #8 | $37,963 | 62 | $18,969 | Manageable | $10,000 | High | |
| #9 | Washburn UniversityPublic | $37,297 | 39 | $18,127 | Manageable | $13,741 | High |
| #10 | Friends UniversityPrivate | $32,760 | 17 | $25,000 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #11 | University Of Saint MaryPrivate | $31,941 | 20 | $22,018 | High | $20,026 | High |
| #12 | Sterling CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 10 | $24,625 | High | $24,508 | High |
| #13 | $28,960 | 13 | $15,000 | High | $25,700 | 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 →
