by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 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.
Leading the list is Viterbo University, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in Wisconsin. Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Crosse. Early-career general psychology graduates from Viterbo University make a median of around $51,740 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Wisconsin Lutheran College earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran College earn a median of about $54,940 a year early in their careers.
Marian University Wisconsin came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Fond Du Lac, Marian University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Marian University Wisconsin make a median of around $45,416 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Concordia University Wisconsin earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin make a median of around $45,302 per year.
Lakeland College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Plymouth, Lakeland College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Lakeland College make a median of around $48,637 per year.
Ripon College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the town of Ripon, Ripon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Ripon College make a median of around $44,691 per year.
Marquette University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Marquette University earn a median of about $58,921 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school located in the city of Madison. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,607.
Carroll University earned the #9 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,733.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earned the #10 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,908.
Beloit College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Beloit, Beloit College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Beloit College make a median of around $42,876 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public school located in the city of Eau Claire. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire typically earn about $48,478 annually.
Edgewood College came in at #13 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Madison, Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,436.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school located in the city of La Crosse. General Psychology graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of about $56,291 a year early in their careers.
Alverno College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Alverno College earn a median of about $40,753 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin River Falls landed the #16 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Wisconsin River Falls make a median of around $46,229 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Stout earned the #17 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public school located in the town of Menomonie. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,905.
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #18 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of about $47,588 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of about $46,134 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville earned the #20 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,640.
Ottawa University Milwaukee landed the #21 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Ottawa University Milwaukee is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Ottawa University Milwaukee earn a median of about $39,596 a year early in their careers.
Lawrence University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Lawrence University make a median of around $39,248 per year.
Carthage College landed the #23 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Carthage College typically earn about $55,646 annually.
Mount Mary College landed the #24 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Mount Mary College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,062.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public school located in the town of Stevens Point. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,774.
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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 · 28 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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