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Best Psychology Schools in North Carolina
Top Psychology programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 24
Avg major earnings: $47,442
Top Psychology Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $46,914 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $72,857 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $59,767 |
| 4 | NC State #108 national | $45,056 |
| 5 | Elon University #111 national | $48,045 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $40,332 |
| 7 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $41,804 |
| 8 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $36,627 |
| 9 | East Carolina University #579 national | $41,111 |
| 10 | Meredith College #625 national | $41,908 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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