by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 46 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.
Our analysis ranked Wittenberg University the top school for general psychology graduate earnings in Ohio. Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. General Psychology graduates of Wittenberg University earn a median of about $50,004 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Cedarville University earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Cedarville University make a median of around $48,993 per year.
Ashland University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Ashland University make a median of around $47,168 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Hiram College earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Hiram College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hiram. Early-career general psychology graduates from Hiram College make a median of around $46,733 per year.
Stark State College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Stark State College is a public school located in the suburb of North Canton. General Psychology graduates of Stark State College earn a median of about $41,077 a year early in their careers.
Lourdes College landed the #6 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Sylvania, Lourdes College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Lourdes College typically earn about $45,121 annually.
Heidelberg University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Heidelberg University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tiffin. Early-career general psychology graduates from Heidelberg University make a median of around $44,953 per year.
Malone University came in at #8 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Canton, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Malone University earn a median of about $43,976 a year early in their careers.
Miami University Hamilton earned the #9 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,542.
Miami University Middletown placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Miami University Middletown typically earn about $54,542 annually.
Miami University Oxford came in at #11 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Miami University Oxford make a median of around $54,542 per year.
Xavier University earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Xavier University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Xavier University typically earn about $55,212 annually.
University Of Dayton placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Dayton make a median of around $57,080 per year.
John Carroll University earned the #14 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of John Carroll University earn a median of about $51,176 a year early in their careers.
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public school located in the suburb of Blue Ash. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,019.
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #16 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. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College make a median of around $38,019 per year.
Franciscan University Of Steubenville placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville typically earn about $50,297 annually.
University Of Mount Union earned the #18 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Alliance, University Of Mount Union is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Mount Union make a median of around $49,451 per year.
Muskingum University came in at #19 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of New Concord, Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Muskingum University make a median of around $44,233 per year.
Capital University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Columbus, Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Capital University make a median of around $47,965 per year.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #21 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus make a median of around $48,595 per year.
Kenyon College earned the #22 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Kenyon College make a median of around $39,203 per year.
Walsh University landed the #23 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Walsh University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Canton. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Walsh University typically earn about $54,668 annually.
Case Western Reserve University came in at #24 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of about $52,552 a year early in their careers.
Wright State University Lake Campus came in at #25 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Wright State University Lake Campus typically earn about $47,398 annually.
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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 · 46 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.