by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the early-career earnings of their general psychology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
Brigham Young University Hawaii earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general psychology graduates in Hawaii. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of about $37,498 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Chaminade University Of Honolulu, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Honolulu, Chaminade University Of Honolulu is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Chaminade University Of Honolulu typically earn about $48,767 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Hawaii Pacific University earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Hawaii Pacific University make a median of around $49,019 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Hawaii At Manoa, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,038.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a public school located in the town of Hilo. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Hawaii At Hilo make a median of around $45,110 per year.
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 · 5 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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