Compare 22 Psychology, General. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $45,846.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Psychology, General tells a different story. Across 22 programs in Minnesota, earnings range from $41,943 to $54,193—a $12K variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Saint Johns University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $54,193, followed closely by Gustavus Adolphus College at $53,981. The state average sits at $45,846, yet these top programs demonstrate that smaller institutions can outperform larger universities when program-specific factors matter most.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | $54,193 | 16 | $27,000 | Good | $32,000 | High |
| #2 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $53,981 | 47 | $26,774 | Good | $34,265 | High |
| #3 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $51,174 | 44 | $23,250 | Good | $24,467 | Challenging |
| #4 | $50,740 | 59 | $20,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $49,790 | 8 | $21,500 | Good | $14,676 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $49,552 | 59 | $17,832 | Good | $15,277 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $49,126 | 501 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | High | |
| #8 | $46,366 | 24 | $20,500 | Good | $11,750 | Challenging | |
| #9 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $46,250 | 33 | $24,181 | Manageable | $21,883 | High |
| #10 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $45,302 | 44 | $26,944 | Manageable | $15,778 | High |
| #11 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $45,294 | 75 | $21,500 | Manageable | $19,316 | High |
| #12 | $45,061 | 126 | $22,024 | Manageable | $22,127 | High | |
| #13 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $44,744 | 60 | $23,770 | Manageable | $22,739 | High |
| #14 | $44,730 | 60 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $44,568 | 71 | $19,750 | Manageable | $12,173 | Challenging |
| #16 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $43,615 | 32 | $25,347 | Manageable | $17,901 | High |
| #17 | $42,968 | 23 | $26,847 | Challenging | $29,471 | High | |
| #18 | $42,522 | 30 | $18,995 | Manageable | $11,398 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $42,269 | 59 | $20,000 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $41,943 | 125 | $21,106 | Manageable | $13,695 | High | |
| #21 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $37,504 | 31 | $21,500 | Challenging | $24,157 | High |
| #22 | $36,926 | 38 | $21,325 | Challenging | $28,694 | High |
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