by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a general psychology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general psychology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general psychology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Linfield College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools in Oregon. Located in the town of McMinnville, Linfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Linfield College make a median of around $54,744 per year.
Pacific University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Forest Grove. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Pacific University typically earn about $53,506 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Portland, which ranked #3. University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Portland make a median of around $62,399 per year.
Oregon State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Oregon State University typically earn about $49,486 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Western Oregon University earned it the #5 place for general psychology. Western Oregon University is a public school located in the town of Monmouth. Early-career general psychology graduates from Western Oregon University make a median of around $49,368 per year.
Southern Oregon University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,304.
Portland State University earned the #7 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Portland State University is a public school located in the city of Portland. Early-career general psychology graduates from Portland State University make a median of around $48,227 per year.
Willamette University came in at #8 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Willamette University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Willamette University typically earn about $46,601 annually.
Corban University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Corban University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Corban University typically earn about $41,940 annually.
Lewis And Clark College landed the #10 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Portland, Lewis And Clark College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,969.
Eastern Oregon University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Eastern Oregon University earn a median of about $44,016 a year early in their careers.
George Fox University earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,599.
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 · 12 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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