Best Colleges for Psychology, General

Psychology remains one of the most popular undergraduate majors, with over 1,000 colleges offering general psychology programs nationwide. Graduates typically earn around $29,232 annually in entry-level positions, though earnings potential increases significantly with advanced degrees and specialization.

When evaluating psychology programs, students should prioritize schools with strong research opportunities, diverse faculty expertise, and comprehensive coursework covering core areas like cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Look for programs offering hands-on experience through labs, internships, or clinical placements. Access to graduate school preparation and career counseling services is also essential, as many psychology careers require additional training beyond the bachelor's degree.

Schools Ranked

$42,617

Avg. Program Earnings

85.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Barnard College New York, New York	$48,432	92.9%	private-nonprofit
2	Colgate University Hamilton, New York	$47,260	90.5%	private-nonprofit
3	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$46,321	93.3%	private-nonprofit
4	Hamilton College Clinton, New York	$46,087	91.3%	private-nonprofit
5	University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois	$45,128	94.9%	private-nonprofit
6	Bowdoin College Brunswick, Maine	$44,971	95.6%	private-nonprofit
7	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$44,747	95.1%	private-nonprofit
8	Lafayette College Easton, Pennsylvania	$44,170	88.1%	private-nonprofit
9	Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut	$43,798	82.8%	private-nonprofit
10	Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pennsylvania	$43,426	94.1%	private-nonprofit
11	Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	$42,682	91.0%	private-nonprofit
12	Dickinson College Carlisle, Pennsylvania	$42,682	83.4%	private-nonprofit
13	Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	$42,682	89.2%	private-nonprofit
14	Middlebury College Middlebury, Vermont	$42,682	92.6%	private-nonprofit
15	Wabash College Crawfordsville, Indiana	$41,007	77.1%	private-nonprofit
16	Simmons University Boston, Massachusetts	$41,007	71.2%	private-nonprofit
17	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$40,896	92.9%	public
18	Stanford University Stanford, California	$40,368	92.8%	private-nonprofit
19	University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia	$40,281	87.8%	private-nonprofit
20	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$40,068	85.2%	private-nonprofit
21	National University San Diego, California	$39,969	50.0%	private-nonprofit
22	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,585	94.3%	private-nonprofit
23	The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, Texas	$39,523	43.0%	public
24	Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina	$39,009	72.8%	public
25	Saint Anselm College Manchester, New Hampshire	$38,649	83.2%	private-nonprofit