Compare 36 Psychology, General. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $45,632.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Psychology, General. tells a different story. Across 36 programs in Massachusetts, earnings range from $45,094 to $60,786—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Northeastern University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $60,786, while the state average sits at $45,632. Boston College follows at $59,196, and Williams College rounds out the top three at $57,158—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $60,786 | 30 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #2 | Boston CollegePrivate | $59,196 | 109 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #3 | Williams CollegePrivate | $57,158 | 54 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Challenging |
| #4 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $56,085 | 110 | $27,000 | Good | $39,032 | High |
| #5 | $53,442 | 475 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $53,012 | 21 | $24,840 | Good | $23,772 | Challenging |
| #7 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $52,623 | 37 | $27,000 | Manageable | $45,926 | High |
| #8 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $51,956 | 97 | $25,000 | Good | $58,576 | High |
| #9 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $51,117 | 264 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #10 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $50,853 | 39 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,259 | High |
| #11 | $50,073 | 118 | $25,000 | Manageable | $20,284 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | $49,912 | 48 | $27,000 | Manageable | $50,540 | High |
| #13 | Clark UniversityPrivate | $49,294 | 86 | $26,759 | Manageable | $27,407 | High |
| #14 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $49,164 | 90 | $26,889 | Manageable | $38,234 | High |
| #15 | $48,396 | 46 | $26,000 | Manageable | $58,410 | High | |
| #16 | $47,468 | 259 | $21,974 | Manageable | $17,163 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $46,736 | 69 | $21,000 | Good | $31,465 | High |
| #18 | $45,920 | 20 | $27,000 | Manageable | $21,595 | High | |
| #19 | $45,292 | 134 | $25,000 | Manageable | $22,757 | High | |
| #20 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $45,094 | 142 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,128 | High |
| #21 | $44,443 | 215 | $23,704 | Manageable | $18,400 | High | |
| #22 | $44,155 | 118 | $22,457 | Manageable | $18,544 | High | |
| #23 | $44,120 | 133 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,518 | High | |
| #24 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $43,571 | 54 | $24,901 | Manageable | $16,500 | High |
| #25 | $43,401 | 329 | $24,286 | Manageable | $18,070 | High |
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