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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 82 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.
Auburn University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general psychology graduates in the United States. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $89,669 annually.
A rank of #2 makes George Mason University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from George Mason University typically earn about $92,976 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga, which ranked #3. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a public school located in the city of Chattanooga. General Psychology graduates of The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earn a median of about $105,926 a year early in their careers.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $82,251 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,551.
University At Buffalo placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University At Buffalo make a median of around $74,359 per year.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Nebraska At Omaha make a median of around $73,082 per year.
Institute For The Psychological Sciences landed the #8 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Institute For The Psychological Sciences is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Sterling. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,781.
California State University Fresno earned the #9 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from California State University Fresno make a median of around $70,238 per year.
Middle Tennessee State University earned the #10 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of about $86,588 a year early in their careers.
Houston Baptist University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. General Psychology graduates of Houston Baptist University earn a median of about $66,467 a year early in their careers.
Antioch University Los Angeles came in at #12 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Culver City, Antioch University Los Angeles 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.
Antioch University Santa Barbara placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Antioch University Santa Barbara is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Barbara. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,694.
Antioch University Seattle came in at #14 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set 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.
National University earned the #15 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,080.
California State University Stanislaus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. 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.
Florida State University came in at #17 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Florida State University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,429.
Claremont Graduate University earned the #18 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. Early-career general psychology graduates from Claremont Graduate University make a median of around $81,157 per year.
Seton Hall University placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of about $63,334 a year early in their careers.
San Diego State University earned the #20 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. San Diego State University is a public school located in the city of San Diego. General Psychology graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of about $62,663 a year early in their careers.
Humboldt State University came in at #21 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,108.
Utah State University earned the #22 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,454.
Towson University came in at #23 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Towson University is a public school located in the city of Towson. General Psychology graduates of Towson University earn a median of about $69,866 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #24 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of about $60,494 a year early in their careers.
Nova Southeastern University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University typically earn about $58,922 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 · 82 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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