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 100 schools on the early-career earnings of their general psychology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
Saint Johns University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general psychology graduates in the The Plains States Region. Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Saint Johns University typically earn about $58,649 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Washington University In St Louis, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis typically earn about $56,053 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Northern State University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Northern State University is a public school located in the town of Aberdeen. Early-career general psychology graduates from Northern State University make a median of around $52,374 per year.
Simpson College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,609.
Drake University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Drake University typically earn about $50,270 annually.
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #6 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn a median of about $49,575 a year early in their careers.
Hastings College earned the #7 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Hastings, Hastings College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,351.
Truman State University earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,956.
Wartburg College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waverly. General Psychology graduates of Wartburg College earn a median of about $47,608 a year early in their careers.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of St Thomas Minnesota make a median of around $61,307 per year.
Cornell College landed the #11 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Cornell College make a median of around $47,314 per year.
College Of Saint Benedict earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from College Of Saint Benedict typically earn about $54,904 annually.
Webster University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Webster University make a median of around $46,061 per year.
Southwestern College landed the #14 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of Winfield, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Southwestern College earn a median of about $45,905 a year early in their careers.
Upper Iowa University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Upper Iowa University make a median of around $50,014 per year.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #16 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. General Psychology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $57,656 a year early in their careers.
Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #17 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. General Psychology graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of about $61,843 a year early in their careers.
Metropolitan State University came in at #18 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Metropolitan State University make a median of around $49,480 per year.
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth typically earn about $52,733 annually.
Concordia University Saint Paul came in at #20 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,398.
Waldorf College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Waldorf College is a private for-profit school located in the rural area of Forest City. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,938.
Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #22 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of about $57,601 a year early in their careers.
Rockhurst University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Early-career general psychology graduates from Rockhurst University make a median of around $54,348 per year.
Winona State University landed the #24 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Winona State University earn a median of about $51,687 a year early in their careers.
Capella University landed the #25 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,007.
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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 · 100 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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