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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 Houston Baptist University, our #1 for general psychology graduate salaries in Texas. Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,467.
The University Of Texas At Austin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin typically earn about $95,306 annually.
The University Of Texas At Arlington produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $53,883 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Houston Clear Lake earned it the #4 place 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 $52,449 a year early in their careers.
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 · 4 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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