by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find where general psychology graduates earn the most.
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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 Nova Southeastern University this year. Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University typically earn about $58,922 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Florida State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Florida State University earn a median of about $73,378 a year early in their careers.
University Of Florida produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Florida typically earn about $78,488 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus typically earn about $86,194 annually.
The University Of West Florida came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,420.
Lynn University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Lynn University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boca Raton. General Psychology graduates of Lynn University earn a median of about $49,352 a year early in their careers.
Florida International University came in at #7 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,028.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #8 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,202.
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 · 8 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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