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 highest-paying schools turn a general psychology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 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.
Our analysis ranked George Washington University the top school for general psychology graduate earnings in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,005.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Georgetown University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of about $70,574 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of The District Of Columbia earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,850.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at American University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from American University typically earn about $62,657 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Catholic University Of America, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Catholic University Of America typically earn about $61,999 annually.
Howard University earned the #6 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,395.
Trinity Washington University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Trinity Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. General Psychology graduates of Trinity Washington University earn a median of about $26,065 a year early in their careers.
Gallaudet University came in at #8 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. General Psychology graduates of Gallaudet University earn a median of about $30,754 a year early in their careers.
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 · 8 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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