by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 12 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.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general psychology graduates in Oklahoma. Set in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,735.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus typically earn about $53,516 annually.
Oral Roberts University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Oral Roberts University typically earn about $53,847 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned it the #4 place for general psychology. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of about $48,554 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Cameron University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Cameron University earn a median of about $40,174 a year early in their careers.
Rose State College earned the #6 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Rose State College typically earn about $32,387 annually.
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma typically earn about $47,520 annually.
Oklahoma City Community College earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Oklahoma City Community College make a median of around $35,051 per year.
East Central University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. East Central University is a public school located in the town of Ada. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,597.
Langston University landed the #10 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Langston University make a median of around $38,951 per year.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,324.
Mid America Christian University earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Mid America Christian University typically earn about $28,695 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 12 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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