by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the early-career earnings of their general psychology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
Boise State University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools in Idaho. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,664.
Strong graduate earnings at The College Of Idaho earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Caldwell, The College Of Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,324.
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,602.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at College Of Western Idaho, which ranked #4. 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.
A rank of #5 makes Lewis Clark State College one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,958.
University Of Idaho landed the #6 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Idaho typically earn about $46,618 annually.
Idaho State University came in at #7 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,312.
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 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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