Psychology at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree
Yale University graduates in psychology earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Yale University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 50 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,838 | $56,216 | #188 | $39,175 |
| 51 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,746 | $62,783 | #53 | $37,863 |
| 52 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $63,617 | $57,887 | #127 | $28,661 |
| 53 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $63,396 | $57,077 | #161 | — |
| 54 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $63,287 | $64,363 | #36 | $39,866 |
| 55 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $63,227 | $60,179 | #89 | $32,022 |
| 56 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $63,040 | $64,112 | #41 | — |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $188,157 | $133,293 | #4 of 459 |
| Economics | $142,936 | $82,617 | #9 of 368 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $113,788 | $61,133 | #2 of 476 |
| History | $109,947 | $54,700 | #3 of 459 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $92,646 | $40,299 | #2 of 35 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,764 | $57,466 | #16 of 565 |
| Engineering Science | — | $73,378 | — |
| Area Studies | $67,230 | $55,618 | #16 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,752 | $47,874 | #21 of 82 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $65,213 | $32,624 | #4 of 103 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,440 | $41,045 | #36 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $45,769 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $32,909 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,396 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Yale University ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.