by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a general psychology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general psychology schools.
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Below are the schools whose general psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general psychology, no school beat University Of Great Falls this year. University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Great Falls. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,830.
Carroll College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Helena, Carroll College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Carroll College make a median of around $48,439 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Colorado Denver, which ranked #3. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. General Psychology graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of about $52,560 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins typically earn about $51,931 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of about $55,579 a year early in their careers.
University Of Denver placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Denver make a median of around $58,126 per year.
University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #7 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of about $58,599 a year early in their careers.
Utah State University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Utah State University earn a median of about $57,642 a year early in their careers.
Western State College Of Colorado ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of Gunnison, Western State College Of Colorado is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Western State College Of Colorado make a median of around $50,522 per year.
Mesa State College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,690.
Colorado Christian University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,868.
Weber State University came in at #12 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Weber State University is a public school located in the city of Ogden. Early-career general psychology graduates from Weber State University make a median of around $48,449 per year.
Salt Lake Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,790.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #14 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. General Psychology graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of about $45,563 a year early in their careers.
Utah Valley University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Utah Valley University is a public school located in the city of Orem. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,944.
Adams State College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Adams State College make a median of around $37,943 per year.
University Of Northern Colorado landed the #17 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of about $46,165 a year early in their careers.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #18 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah typically earn about $42,912 annually.
Boise State University landed the #19 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Boise State University earn a median of about $45,664 a year early in their careers.
The College Of Idaho ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. The College Of Idaho is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Caldwell. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,324.
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #21 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. General Psychology graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of about $50,602 a year early in their careers.
Laramie County Community College came in at #22 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Cheyenne, Laramie County Community College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Laramie County Community College make a median of around $31,254 per year.
College Of Western Idaho landed the #23 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho typically earn about $30,992 annually.
Lewis Clark State College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Lewis Clark State College make a median of around $35,958 per year.
University Of Wyoming came in at #25 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Wyoming make a median of around $46,185 per year.
These schools also send general psychology graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled 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 · 34 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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