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 6 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.
Leading the list is University Of New Mexico Main Campus, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in New Mexico. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of New Mexico Main Campus make a median of around $45,076 per year.
Central New Mexico Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Central New Mexico Community College make a median of around $36,432 per year.
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,418.
Western New Mexico University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,591.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus make a median of around $41,571 per year.
New Mexico Highlands University landed the #6 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from New Mexico Highlands University make a median of around $27,483 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 6 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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