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Best Schools for Psychology, General

Psychology, General graduates earn a median of $29,219 within two years of graduation, ranking #233 out of 292 tracked majors — 18% below the median across all fields. There are 1044 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 100,057 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Barnard College graduates earn $48,432 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla graduates earn $12,468 — a $35,964 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap.

Early career salary growth is modest: Psychology, General graduates see an average 3% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

1044
Schools
$29,219
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#233
of 292 Majors
100,057
Graduates

Public vs Private: Psychology, General

Public (441 schools)
$28,693
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (550 schools)
$29,652
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $959 more in early earnings on average for Psychology, General graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General by State

New York
80 schools
$30,621
Pennsylvania
69 schools
$30,029
California
64 schools
$29,717
Texas
53 schools
$29,383
Ohio
50 schools
$28,396
Illinois
42 schools
$29,699
Massachusetts
41 schools
$33,000
North Carolina
33 schools
$26,329

Top Psychology, General Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
B

Barnard College

New York, NY · Private

$48,432
2yr Earnings
1yr: $38,848
Grads: 27
Acceptance: 8.0%
#2
C

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Private

$47,260
2yr Earnings
1yr: $48,179
Grads: 28
Acceptance: 11.9%
#3
T

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

$46,321
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 10.1%
#4
H

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private

$46,087
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 11.8%
#5
U

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$45,128
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 4.8%
#6
B

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private

$44,971
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 8.0%
#7
C

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$44,747
2yr Earnings
1yr: $36,163
Grads: 44
Acceptance: 8.2%
#8
L

Lafayette College

Easton, PA · Private

$44,170
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 31.5%
#9
T

Trinity College

Hartford, CT · Private

$43,798
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,400
Grads: 46
Acceptance: 33.5%
#10
S

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA · Private

$43,426
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 6.9%
#11
B

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,262
Grads: 95
Acceptance: 15.7%
#12
D

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA · Private

$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr: $36,712
Grads: 36
Acceptance: 43.1%
#13
L

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

$42,682
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 29.3%
#14
M

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT · Private

$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,769
Grads: 30
Acceptance: 10.4%
#15
W

Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN · Private

$41,007
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 62.8%
#16
S

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

$41,007
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 66.0%
#17
U

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$40,896
2yr Earnings
1yr: $39,365
Grads: 170
Acceptance: 11.7%
#18
S

Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Private

$40,368
2yr Earnings
1yr: $51,407
Grads: 38
Acceptance: 3.9%
#19
U

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private

$40,281
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 23.3%
#20
G

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

$40,068
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,208
Grads: 85
Acceptance: 43.5%
#21
N

National University

San Diego, CA · Private

$39,969
2yr Earnings
1yr: $36,571
Grads: 110
Acceptance: N/A
#22
G

Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private

$39,585
2yr Earnings
1yr: $45,936
Grads: 46
Acceptance: 13.1%
#23
T

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX · Public

$39,523
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,283
Grads: 35
Acceptance: 84.5%
#24
C

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC · Public

$39,009
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,273
Grads: 23
Acceptance: 98.1%
#25
S

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH · Private

$38,649
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,725
Grads: 24
Acceptance: 78.3%
#26
V

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA · Public

$38,649
2yr Earnings
1yr: $38,487
Grads: 27
Acceptance: 81.7%
#27
N

Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, CA · Private

$38,433
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 16.5%
#28
N

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$38,433
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 5.7%
#29
W

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN ·

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,217
Grads: 111
Acceptance: N/A
#30
Y

Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $41,892
Grads: 37
Acceptance: 4.5%
#31
C

Colby College

Waterville, ME · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 6.8%
#32
W

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 13.9%
#33
C

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $26,324
Grads: 25
Acceptance: 96.7%
#34
B

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $38,460
Grads: 40
Acceptance: 32.0%
#35
H

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,432
Grads: 25
Acceptance: 85.2%
#36
U

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$38,122
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,352
Grads: 221
Acceptance: 90.6%
#37
N

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private

$38,048
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,751
Grads: 106
Acceptance: 7.1%
#38
T

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC · Private

$37,856
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,308
Grads: 65
Acceptance: 83.8%
#39
C

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · Private

$37,856
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,609
Grads: 93
Acceptance: 21.1%
#40
S

Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private

$37,808
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,061
Grads: 66
Acceptance: 84.7%
#41
S

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN · Private

$37,748
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,860
Grads: 24
Acceptance: 90.5%
#42
C

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Public

$37,640
2yr Earnings
1yr: $36,306
Grads: 296
Acceptance: 96.8%
#43
U

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public

$37,568
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,338
Grads: 59
Acceptance: 66.5%
#44
S

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$37,568
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,248
Grads: 33
Acceptance: 86.4%
#45
N

Norwich University

Northfield, VT · Private

$37,568
2yr Earnings
1yr: $38,872
Grads: 19
Acceptance: 73.6%
#46
T

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL · Private

$37,208
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,164
Grads: 19
Acceptance: 88.6%
#47
E

Endicott College

Beverly, MA · Private

$37,208
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,351
Grads: 40
Acceptance: 72.3%
#48
D

Duke University

Durham, NC · Private

$37,208
2yr Earnings
1yr: $42,110
Grads: 53
Acceptance: 6.8%
#49
P

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

$37,054
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,221
Grads: 41
Acceptance: 80.5%
#50
U

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public

$37,028
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,899
Grads: 108
Acceptance: 16.9%

Showing top 50 of 1044 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services $29,596 Marine Sciences $29,568 Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other $29,505 Philosophy $29,453 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies $29,452 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General $29,203

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General?
Barnard College ranks #1 for Psychology, General with median graduate earnings of $48,432 within two years. There are 1044 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Psychology, General graduates earn?
Psychology, General graduates earn an average of $29,219 within two years of graduation. This is 18% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $12,468 to $48,432 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Psychology, General program?
The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs is 72.5%. The most selective program is at Stanford University with a 3.9% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Psychology, General?
Private Psychology, General programs average $29,652 in early earnings vs $28,693 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders.

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