Compare 5 Psychology, General. programs in Rhode Island. Average earnings: $48,529.
With top graduates earning $58,954, Psychology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Providence College's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $58,954, well above the $48,529 state average. But the earnings story reveals variation that doesn't follow school prestige patterns—Roger Williams University ($48,854) competes closely despite an 88% acceptance rate, showing accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $58,954
Strong outcomes ($48,854) with 88% acceptance
10.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
28.3% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Providence CollegePrivate | $58,954 | 64 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #2 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $48,854 | 72 | $26,940 | Manageable | $49,892 | High |
| #3 | Salve Regina UniversityPrivate | $47,799 | 40 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,621 | High |
| #4 | $46,464 | 269 | $22,250 | Manageable | $28,000 | High | |
| #5 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $40,576 | 129 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,512 | 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 →
