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. 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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Below are the schools whose general psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools in the United States. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earn a median of about $75,261 a year early in their careers.
George Washington University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,005.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Notre Dame one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Notre Dame make a median of around $67,822 per year.
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. General Psychology graduates of Clarkson University earn a median of about $66,345 a year early in their careers.
Belmont University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Belmont University earn a median of about $65,747 a year early in their careers.
Saint Josephs University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Early-career general psychology graduates from Saint Josephs University make a median of around $65,656 per year.
San Jose State University came in at #7 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set 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 placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Misericordia University earn a median of about $64,228 a year early in their careers.
Wagner College landed the #9 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Staten Island, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Wagner College earn a median of about $62,670 a year early in their careers.
Yeshiva University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Yeshiva University typically earn about $61,343 annually.
Mount St Marys College earned the #11 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Mount St Marys College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,951.
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #12 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University typically earn about $59,771 annually.
Georgetown University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Georgetown University typically earn about $70,574 annually.
University Of Redlands earned the #14 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Redlands, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,194.
University Of The District Of Columbia ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. University Of The District Of Columbia is a public school located in the city of Washington. General Psychology graduates of University Of The District Of Columbia earn a median of about $58,850 a year early in their careers.
Saint Johns University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Saint Johns University make a median of around $58,649 per year.
Drew University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Drew University make a median of around $57,560 per year.
Boston College came in at #18 for general psychology graduate earnings 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 placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Simmons College typically earn about $57,274 annually.
Colby Sawyer College placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the rural area of New London, Colby Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Colby Sawyer College typically earn about $56,721 annually.
Saint Joseph College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Saint Joseph College earn a median of about $56,721 a year early in their careers.
Washington University In St Louis placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis typically earn about $56,053 annually.
Bucknell University landed the #23 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,400.
Virginia Military Institute came in at #24 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Lexington, Virginia Military Institute is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn a median of about $72,223 a year early in their careers.
Saint Francis University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the rural area of Loretto, Saint Francis University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Saint Francis University typically earn about $55,286 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general psychology ranking:
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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 · 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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