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 88 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general psychology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general psychology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in general psychology, no school beat Rice University this year. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Rice University typically earn about $67,648 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Texas Lutheran University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Texas Lutheran University earn a median of about $49,741 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,774.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Texas Christian University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of about $57,357 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin typically earn about $47,718 annually.
Howard Payne University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the town of Brownwood, Howard Payne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Howard Payne University make a median of around $44,716 per year.
Arizona State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,287.
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,287.
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #9 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Early-career general psychology graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $57,797 per year.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career general psychology graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $55,701 per year.
University Of Houston Clear Lake placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $51,609 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Dallas earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas typically earn about $55,406 annually.
University Of Houston Downtown ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. University Of Houston Downtown is a public school located in the city of Houston. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Houston Downtown make a median of around $51,370 per year.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school located in the town of Alva. Early-career general psychology graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University make a median of around $41,735 per year.
University Of Arizona earned the #15 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of about $51,974 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #16 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Norman. General Psychology graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of about $53,516 a year early in their careers.
University Of Houston Victoria ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. University Of Houston Victoria is a public school located in the city of Victoria. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Houston Victoria typically earn about $50,757 annually.
Lubbock Christian University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Lubbock Christian University make a median of around $40,729 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #19 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,152.
University Of Houston placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Houston typically earn about $52,111 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #21 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. General Psychology graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $49,984 a year early in their careers.
Northern Arizona University landed the #22 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of about $49,697 a year early in their careers.
Texas Tech University earned the #23 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of about $49,483 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #24 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of about $47,187 a year early in their careers.
Ottawa University Surprise earned the #25 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Surprise, Ottawa University Surprise is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Ottawa University Surprise make a median of around $39,596 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general psychology ranking:
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 · 88 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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