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 16 schools to find where general psychology graduates earn the most.
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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 Saint Joseph College the top school for general psychology graduate earnings in Connecticut. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Saint Joseph College earn a median of about $56,721 a year early in their careers.
Connecticut College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Connecticut College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Connecticut College typically earn about $66,708 annually.
Fairfield University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Fairfield University make a median of around $66,585 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Trinity College one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Trinity College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Trinity College typically earn about $48,406 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Charter Oak State College one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Charter Oak State College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Charter Oak State College typically earn about $45,428 annually.
University Of Connecticut came in at #6 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $61,059 per year.
Quinnipiac University earned the #7 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of about $58,105 a year early in their careers.
University Of Bridgeport earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,388.
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the city of New Haven. General Psychology graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of about $50,464 a year early in their careers.
Albertus Magnus College landed the #10 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,174.
University Of Hartford came in at #11 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,160.
Central Connecticut State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University typically earn about $51,289 annually.
Western Connecticut State University came in at #13 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Western Connecticut State University make a median of around $48,890 per year.
Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Eastern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the town of Willimantic. Early-career general psychology graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University make a median of around $52,707 per year.
Post University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Post University typically earn about $49,661 annually.
University Of New Haven placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of New Haven typically earn about $48,851 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 16 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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