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 highest-paying schools turn a general psychology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 22 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.
Leading the list is California State University Fresno, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from California State University Fresno typically earn about $70,238 annually.
Antioch University Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Culver City, Antioch University Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Antioch University Los Angeles typically earn about $65,694 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Antioch University Santa Barbara one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Antioch University Santa Barbara is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Antioch University Santa Barbara typically earn about $65,694 annually.
Antioch University Seattle produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Seattle, Antioch University Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,694.
A rank of #5 makes National University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. National University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,080.
California State University Stanislaus placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Turlock, California State University Stanislaus is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of California State University Stanislaus earn a median of about $64,812 a year early in their careers.
San Diego State University landed the #7 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,663.
Claremont Graduate University earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,861.
Humboldt State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Humboldt State University is a public school located in the town of Arcata. General Psychology graduates of Humboldt State University earn a median of about $73,108 a year early in their careers.
California State University Sacramento came in at #10 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. California State University Sacramento is a public school located in the city of Sacramento. Early-career general psychology graduates from California State University Sacramento make a median of around $58,598 per year.
California State University Chico earned the #11 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from California State University Chico typically earn about $72,367 annually.
Pepperdine University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,070.
Northcentral University earned the #13 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Diego, Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,232.
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles typically earn about $68,203 annually.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #15 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school located in the suburb of Pomona. General Psychology graduates of California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn a median of about $56,896 a year early in their careers.
Loma Linda University landed the #16 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Loma Linda University make a median of around $108,593 per year.
Seattle University landed the #17 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Seattle University earn a median of about $54,986 a year early in their careers.
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #18 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo typically earn about $49,062 annually.
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #19 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $93,867.
Saybrook University came in at #20 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, Saybrook University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Saybrook University typically earn about $59,711 annually.
Azusa Pacific University came in at #21 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,262.
Ashford University earned the #22 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Diego, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Ashford University typically earn about $41,362 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 22 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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