by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 100 schools to find where general psychology graduates earn the most.
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Where you study general psychology affects what graduates go on to earn. That is why we built our Highest Paid General Psychology Graduates ranking. We rank each school on the early-career earnings of its general psychology graduates to surface the highest-paying programs.
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Our analysis ranked Evergreen Valley College the top school for general psychology graduate earnings in the United States. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Evergreen Valley College typically earn about $50,039 annually.
George Washington University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. General Psychology graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $73,005 a year early in their careers.
University Of Notre Dame produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,822.
Clarkson University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Potsdam, Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Clarkson University typically earn about $66,345 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Santa Barbara City College, which ranked #5. Santa Barbara City College is a public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. General Psychology graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of about $49,295 a year early in their careers.
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Belmont University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,747.
Saint Josephs University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Saint Josephs University typically earn about $65,656 annually.
San Jose State University landed the #8 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from San Jose State University typically earn about $65,246 annually.
Misericordia University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Misericordia University typically earn about $64,228 annually.
Wagner College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Staten Island, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,670.
Saddleback College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,941.
Yeshiva University earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,343.
Mount St Marys College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Mount St Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,951.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #14 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of about $59,771 a year early in their careers.
Georgetown University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,574.
University Of Redlands came in at #16 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Redlands. General Psychology graduates of University Of Redlands earn a median of about $59,194 a year early in their careers.
University Of The District Of Columbia landed the #17 spot for general psychology salaries this year. University Of The District Of Columbia is a public school located in the city of Washington. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of The District Of Columbia make a median of around $58,850 per year.
Saint Johns University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Saint Johns University typically earn about $58,649 annually.
Drew University placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Drew University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Drew University typically earn about $57,560 annually.
Bakersfield College came in at #20 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Bakersfield College is a public school located in the city of Bakersfield. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,312.
Boston College landed the #21 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Boston College typically earn about $74,848 annually.
Simmons College came in at #22 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Simmons College make a median of around $57,274 per year.
Colby Sawyer College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of New London, Colby Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,721.
Saint Joseph College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Saint Joseph College make a median of around $56,721 per year.
Washington University In St Louis earned the #25 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis typically earn about $56,053 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general psychology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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