Compare 20 Social Psychology. programs in the South. Average earnings: $39,123.
Social Psychology programs produce graduates earning between $20,182 and $54,067—a $34K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 20 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Delaware's Social Psychology program leads with graduates earning $54,067, followed by Trinity Washington University at $52,690. The average across all programs is $39,123, yet these outcomes show that prestige doesn't predict performance—Trinity's 99% acceptance rate proves accessibility doesn't compromise results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Johns Hopkins graduates borrow $10,250 and face just a 5.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Lindsey Wilson College leads with an 18.9% family burden, showing the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DelawarePublic | $54,067 | 187 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #2 | $52,690 | 23 | $28,250 | Manageable | $18,497 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $49,035 | 69 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Challenging |
| #4 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $46,052 | 24 | $25,391 | Manageable | $42,721 | High |
| #5 | $45,074 | 82 | $22,250 | Manageable | $15,753 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Lindsey Wilson CollegePrivate | $44,721 | 9 | $16,784 | Good | $12,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | $44,478 | 59 | $18,000 | Good | $21,495 | High | |
| #8 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $41,664 | 45 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | High |
| #9 | $40,456 | 128 | $17,750 | Manageable | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | $40,112 | 27 | $27,000 | Challenging | $52,772 | High |
| #11 | $39,965 | 120 | $17,236 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #12 | $39,456 | 308 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #13 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $39,359 | 127 | $13,000 | Good | $27,998 | High |
| #14 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $37,906 | 145 | $20,449 | Challenging | $30,881 | High |
| #15 | $32,440 | 121 | $17,367 | Challenging | $11,366 | High | |
| #16 | $31,839 | 25 | $21,672 | High | $32,216 | High | |
| #17 | $30,816 | 327 | $15,531 | High | $13,835 | High | |
| #18 | $30,630 | 21 | $28,000 | High | $15,692 | High | |
| #19 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $21,508 | 32 | $14,000 | High | $30,844 | High |
| #20 | $20,182 | 31 | $22,077 | High | $18,000 | High |
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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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