Compare 1005 Psychology, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,593. Top programs: $99,007+.
The highest-earning Psychology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 983 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Widener University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $73,670—significantly above the $41,288 average across all programs. Colgate follows at $73,480, while Notre Dame rounds out the top three at $66,756. This variation demonstrates that program outcomes transcend institutional prestige.
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 →
