Compare 11 Social Psychology. programs in New York. Average earnings: $44,288.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Social Psychology tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $30,061 to $68,347—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Rochester's Social Psychology program leads with graduates earning $68,347, significantly above the $44,288 state average. Columbia follows at $56,899, while Niagara University reaches $49,560—demonstrating that program outcomes vary independently of institutional prestige across New York.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Rochester graduates borrow $21,000 and face just a 6.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes genuinely affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $68,347 | 66 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | $56,899 | 129 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Niagara UniversityPrivate | $49,560 | 19 | $25,475 | Manageable | $25,200 | High |
| #4 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | $45,656 | 62 | $24,250 | Manageable | $23,720 | High |
| #5 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $44,055 | 75 | $18,000 | Good | $65,000 | High |
| #6 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $41,883 | 40 | $15,000 | Good | $59,463 | High |
| #7 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $39,880 | 29 | $17,000 | Manageable | $45,578 | High |
| #8 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $38,952 | 40 | $22,500 | Challenging | $25,500 | High |
| #9 | New York UniversityPrivate | $37,512 | 414 | $20,500 | Challenging | $64,795 | High |
| #10 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $34,361 | 44 | $18,625 | Challenging | $44,501 | High |
| #11 | Union CollegePrivate | $30,061 | 39 | $25,337 | High | $57,000 | 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.
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