by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general psychology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 25 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.
Our analysis ranked Saint Johns University the top school for general psychology graduate earnings in Minnesota. Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville. General Psychology graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of about $58,649 a year early in their careers.
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. Early-career general psychology graduates from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota make a median of around $49,575 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned it the #3 place for general psychology. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of about $61,307 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at College Of Saint Benedict earned it the #4 place for general psychology. College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,904.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #5 place for general psychology. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities typically earn about $57,656 annually.
Gustavus Adolphus College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College typically earn about $61,843 annually.
Metropolitan State University came in at #7 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Metropolitan State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Early-career general psychology graduates from Metropolitan State University make a median of around $49,480 per year.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #8 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,733.
Concordia University Saint Paul came in at #9 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Concordia University Saint Paul typically earn about $55,398 annually.
Winona State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,687.
Capella University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Capella University typically earn about $48,007 annually.
Northwestern College Minnesota earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota typically earn about $48,227 annually.
Hamline University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. General Psychology graduates of Hamline University earn a median of about $47,798 a year early in their careers.
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato make a median of around $51,772 per year.
Walden University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Walden University earn a median of about $47,057 a year early in their careers.
University Of Minnesota Morris earned the #16 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Morris, University Of Minnesota Morris is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of University Of Minnesota Morris earn a median of about $47,468 a year early in their careers.
Bemidji State University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,767.
The College Of Saint Scholastica landed the #18 spot for general psychology salaries this year. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Duluth. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from The College Of Saint Scholastica typically earn about $54,852 annually.
Saint Cloud State University earned the #19 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University typically earn about $50,554 annually.
Southwest Minnesota State University earned the #20 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,996.
St Catherine University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,986.
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. General Psychology graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of about $43,576 a year early in their careers.
Concordia College At Moorhead placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Concordia College At Moorhead earn a median of about $48,960 a year early in their careers.
Augsburg College came in at #24 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Augsburg College typically earn about $50,577 annually.
Bethel University Minnesota earned the #25 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota typically earn about $42,989 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 · 25 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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