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.
College Factual analyzed 5 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 Great Falls, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in Montana. Located in the city of Great Falls, University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Great Falls earn a median of about $53,830 a year early in their careers.
Carroll College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located 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.
Strong graduate earnings at Montana State University earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Montana State University earn a median of about $46,443 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at The University Of Montana earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from The University Of Montana make a median of around $41,785 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Rocky Mountain College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Billings, Rocky Mountain College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Rocky Mountain College earn a median of about $29,910 a year early in their careers.
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 · 5 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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