by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 76 schools to find where general psychology graduates earn the most.
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Evergreen Valley College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools in the United States. Evergreen Valley College is a public school located in the city of San Jose. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Evergreen Valley College typically earn about $50,039 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Santa Barbara City College earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Santa Barbara City College is a public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Santa Barbara City College typically earn about $49,295 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Saddleback College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of about $47,941 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Bakersfield College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Bakersfield College make a median of around $47,312 per year.
Hartnell College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Hartnell College make a median of around $46,393 per year.
Napa Valley College landed the #6 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Napa Valley College earn a median of about $42,887 a year early in their careers.
Utah Valley University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Utah Valley University is a public school located in the city of Orem. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Utah Valley University typically earn about $42,501 annually.
Cypress College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,320.
Cuesta College earned the #9 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Cuesta College typically earn about $41,854 annually.
El Camino Community College District earned the #10 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino Community College District is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from El Camino Community College District make a median of around $41,636 per year.
San Joaquin Delta College earned the #11 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,621.
Bunker Hill Community College earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College typically earn about $47,215 annually.
Stark State College came in at #13 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Stark State College is a public school located in the suburb of North Canton. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Stark State College typically earn about $41,077 annually.
Irvine Valley College came in at #14 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Irvine Valley College typically earn about $39,780 annually.
College Of The Canyons earned the #15 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from College Of The Canyons make a median of around $38,609 per year.
San Bernardino Valley College earned the #16 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of San Bernardino Valley College earn a median of about $38,530 a year early in their careers.
Lansing Community College landed the #17 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Lansing Community College typically earn about $38,511 annually.
Orange Coast College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Orange Coast College make a median of around $38,413 per year.
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earned the #19 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earn a median of about $38,225 a year early in their careers.
Santa Ana College landed the #20 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of about $38,141 a year early in their careers.
Golden West College came in at #21 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Golden West College make a median of around $38,118 per year.
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earned the #22 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College typically earn about $38,019 annually.
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Batavia, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn a median of about $38,019 a year early in their careers.
Crafton Hills College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Crafton Hills College make a median of around $37,698 per year.
Cerritos College landed the #25 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Cerritos College typically earn about $37,641 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general psychology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 76 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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