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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general psychology schools.
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Below are the schools whose general psychology graduates go on to earn the most.
Southwestern College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools in Kansas. Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield. General Psychology graduates of Southwestern College earn a median of about $45,905 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Kansas earned it the #2 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of about $49,969 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Fort Hays State University earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Fort Hays State University is a public school located in the town of Hays. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,217.
Emporia State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Emporia State University make a median of around $50,193 per year.
Washburn University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Washburn University earn a median of about $44,367 a year early in their careers.
Ottawa University Kansas City landed the #6 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University Kansas City is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Ottawa University Kansas City make a median of around $39,596 per year.
Ottawa University Online landed the #7 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University Online is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Ottawa University Online make a median of around $39,596 per year.
Pittsburg State University earned the #8 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,281.
Benedictine College landed the #9 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Benedictine College make a median of around $50,845 per year.
Wichita State University earned the #10 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Wichita State University make a median of around $44,476 per year.
University Of Saint Mary landed the #11 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Set in the town of Leavenworth, University Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Saint Mary typically earn about $40,393 annually.
Friends University landed the #12 spot for general psychology salaries this year. Friends University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,760.
This ranking is produced 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 · 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.