Compare 10 Psychology, General. programs in Nebraska. Average earnings: $39,827.
The highest-earning Psychology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $12K earnings gap across 10 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Nebraska graduates earn between $32,925 and $45,176—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln's Psychology, General program leads with graduates earning $45,176, well above the state average of $39,827. University Of Nebraska At Kearney follows closely at $44,525, while Peru State College rounds out the top three at $44,483. This tight clustering among diverse institutions proves program execution matters more than institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $45,176
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance rate
12.2% payment burden | Manageable
22.5% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,176 | 220 | $21,000 | Manageable | $25,798 | High | |
| #2 | $44,525 | 37 | $19,500 | Manageable | $14,457 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Peru State CollegePublic | $44,483 | 40 | $21,875 | Manageable | $13,517 | Challenging |
| #4 | Chadron State CollegePublic | $41,123 | 16 | $18,875 | Manageable | $10,035 | Challenging |
| #5 | Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $40,348 | 24 | $26,970 | Challenging | $28,640 | High |
| #6 | $40,143 | 122 | $19,000 | Manageable | $15,945 | High | |
| #7 | $37,301 | 22 | $25,750 | Challenging | $18,850 | High | |
| #8 | Doane UniversityPrivate | $36,610 | 8 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,500 | High |
| #9 | Hastings CollegePrivate | $35,633 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $27,500 | High |
| #10 | Midland UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 11 | $26,134 | High | $26,370 | 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 →
