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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools on the early-career earnings of their general psychology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send general psychology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Citadel Military College Of South Carolina, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in South Carolina. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina typically earn about $75,261 annually.
South Carolina State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. South Carolina State University is a public school located in the town of Orangeburg. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,463.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Clemson University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Clemson University earn a median of about $54,015 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Charleston Southern University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charleston. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,410.
Strong graduate earnings at Columbia College South Carolina earned it the #5 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Columbia College South Carolina earn a median of about $38,554 a year early in their careers.
Anderson University Sc placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Anderson University Sc is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Anderson University Sc typically earn about $38,485 annually.
College Of Charleston earned the #7 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of about $48,502 a year early in their careers.
Wofford College landed the #8 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Wofford College typically earn about $39,570 annually.
Presbyterian College came in at #9 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Presbyterian College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Clinton. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,558.
North Greenville University landed the #10 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,044.
Coastal Carolina University landed the #11 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,124.
University Of South Carolina Upstate landed the #12 spot for general psychology salaries this year. University Of South Carolina Upstate is a public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of South Carolina Upstate make a median of around $40,125 per year.
University Of South Carolina Aiken landed the #13 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Aiken, University Of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,835.
South University Columbia placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Columbia, South University Columbia is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,844.
Francis Marion University earned the #15 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Francis Marion University make a median of around $41,112 per year.
Converse College came in at #16 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Converse College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Converse College typically earn about $42,361 annually.
Limestone College earned the #17 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Limestone College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Gaffney. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Limestone College typically earn about $39,279 annually.
Claflin University earned the #18 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Orangeburg, Claflin University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,003.
Columbia International University came in at #19 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Columbia International University typically earn about $31,713 annually.
Lander University came in at #20 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Lander University typically earn about $38,866 annually.
University Of South Carolina Beaufort placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the town of Bluffton, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of South Carolina Beaufort make a median of around $40,065 per year.
Winthrop University came in at #22 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Winthrop University earn a median of about $40,878 a year early in their careers.
Coker College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the town of Hartsville, Coker College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Coker College make a median of around $34,779 per year.
Furman University earned the #24 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Furman University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. Early-career general psychology graduates from Furman University make a median of around $29,395 per year.
Benedict College came in at #25 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Columbia, Benedict College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Benedict College earn a median of about $27,620 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general psychology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 25 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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