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.
College Factual analyzed 13 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.
Leading the list is University Of Colorado Denver, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver typically earn about $52,560 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,931.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Denver, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Denver typically earn about $58,126 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Colorado Boulder, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Colorado Boulder make a median of around $58,599 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Western State College Of Colorado one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Western State College Of Colorado is a public school located in the town of Gunnison. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,522.
Mesa State College earned the #6 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Mesa State College make a median of around $47,690 per year.
Colorado Christian University earned the #7 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. 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.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs landed the #8 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs typically earn about $45,563 annually.
Adams State College landed the #9 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Adams State College typically earn about $37,943 annually.
University Of Northern Colorado ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Northern Colorado make a median of around $46,165 per year.
Colorado State University Pueblo ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo earn a median of about $45,923 a year early in their careers.
Fort Lewis College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Fort Lewis College is a public school located in the town of Durango. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Fort Lewis College typically earn about $37,246 annually.
Naropa University earned the #13 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boulder, Naropa University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Naropa University typically earn about $34,309 annually.
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 · 13 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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