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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 24 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.
Drew University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general psychology graduates in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Drew University make a median of around $57,560 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Rider University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Rider University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,210.
The College Of New Jersey produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. The College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Ewing. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,599.
A rank of #4 makes Georgian Court University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,300.
A rank of #5 makes Seton Hall University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Seton Hall University typically earn about $59,583 annually.
Rutgers University Newark earned the #6 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,321.
Rutgers University Camden ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Rutgers University Camden earn a median of about $58,473 a year early in their careers.
Montclair State University earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Montclair State University is a public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Early-career general psychology graduates from Montclair State University make a median of around $53,923 per year.
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school located in the city of New Brunswick. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick typically earn about $60,458 annually.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,752.
Monmouth University landed the #11 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch. Early-career general psychology graduates from Monmouth University make a median of around $58,640 per year.
Bloomfield College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Bloomfield College is a public school located in the suburb of Bloomfield. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Bloomfield College typically earn about $53,068 annually.
Rowan University came in at #13 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,150.
Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #14 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey typically earn about $56,873 annually.
Kean University earned the #15 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Kean University earn a median of about $48,684 a year early in their careers.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey typically earn about $50,089 annually.
Somerset Christian College earned the #17 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Newark, Somerset Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,575.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham landed the #18 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,043.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earned the #19 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,043.
New Jersey City University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. New Jersey City University is a public school located in the city of Jersey City. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,864.
Felician College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Lodi, Felician College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Felician College earn a median of about $54,507 a year early in their careers.
Caldwell College landed the #22 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Caldwell College make a median of around $51,324 per year.
Saint Peters College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Saint Peters College earn a median of about $51,613 a year early in their careers.
College Of Saint Elizabeth earned the #24 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. College Of Saint Elizabeth is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Morristown. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,947.
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 · 24 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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