General Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 1653 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general psychology schools.
Leading the list is Cuesta College, our #1 school for general psychology. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public university. There were roughly 134 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958.
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Saddleback College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. Saddleback College awarded about 186 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. Saddleback College graduates carry a median of $5,707 in student loans.
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Foothill College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. About 91 general psychology degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $94,152 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Evergreen Valley College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general psychology, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the city of San Jose. There were roughly 71 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Evergreen Valley College generally make around $82,879. Students borrow a median of $12,981 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general psychology program will find one at College Of The Canyons, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. There were roughly 219 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $51,913 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,177 to complete this degree.
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Diablo Valley College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general psychology schools. Diablo Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. There were roughly 162 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,110 to complete this degree.
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Bakersfield College landed the #7 spot for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a very large public university. Bakersfield College graduates 50% of students within six years. Bakersfield College awarded about 356 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Bakersfield College earn a median of $86,312 early in their careers. Bakersfield College graduates carry a median of $9,419 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College earned the #8 position for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. About 165 general psychology degrees were awarded at Santa Ana College in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,196.
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Moorpark College came in at #9 for general psychology this year. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. There were roughly 188 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general psychology degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans.
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Cypress College earned the #10 position for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 124 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year.
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Santa Barbara City College landed the #11 spot for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public institution. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 122 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $68,184 early in their careers. Santa Barbara City College graduates carry a median of $21,090 in student loans.
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San Joaquin Delta College placed #12 among the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public university. About 195 general psychology degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Delta College in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of San Joaquin Delta College earn a median of $65,168 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,382.
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De Anza College came in at #13 for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. De Anza College awarded about 179 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271.
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Skyline College earned the #14 position for general psychology this year. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. Skyline College awarded about 82 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year.
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Napa Valley College came in at #15 for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 52 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent data year.
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El Camino Community College District came in at #16 for general psychology this year. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. About 217 general psychology degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year.
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Pasadena City College landed the #17 spot for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 297 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general psychology program make about $24,894 in their early career. Pasadena City College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Hartnell College landed the #18 spot for general psychology this year. Set in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a large public institution. About 111 general psychology degrees were awarded at Hartnell College in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Hartnell College earn a median of $35,080 early in their careers. Hartnell College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans.
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Fresno City College came in at #19 for general psychology this year. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 168 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $27,421. Students borrow a median of $7,802 to complete this degree.
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Merced College placed #20 among the best general psychology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Merced. About 370 general psychology degrees were awarded at Merced College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Merced College generally make around $34,441. Merced College graduates carry a median of $6,849 in student loans.
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Northern Virginia Community College placed #21 among the best general psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 209 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413.
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Salt Lake Community College came in at #22 for general psychology this year. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. About 166 general psychology degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. General Psychology graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $32,619 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,432 to complete this degree.
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Modesto Junior College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general psychology schools. Located in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public university. Modesto Junior College awarded about 202 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of Modesto Junior College earn a median of $25,832 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,757 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Miramar College landed the #24 spot for general psychology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 66 general psychology degrees in the most recent data year. General Psychology graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,098.
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College Of San Mateo placed #25 among the best general psychology schools. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. There were roughly 77 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at College Of San Mateo in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 General Psychology Schools
These schools also placed among the best for general psychology this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1653 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
