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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 29 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.
Washington University In St Louis tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools in Missouri. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,053.
Truman State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. 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.
Students chasing top earnings in general psychology will find them at Webster University, which ranked #3. 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.
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,601.
A rank of #5 makes Rockhurst University one of the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of about $54,348 a year early in their careers.
Avila University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Avila University earn a median of about $51,158 a year early in their careers.
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Missouri Columbia make a median of around $54,167 per year.
Fontbonne University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Fontbonne University earn a median of about $41,366 a year early in their careers.
William Jewell College landed the #9 spot for general psychology salaries this year. William Jewell College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Liberty. Early-career general psychology graduates from William Jewell College make a median of around $55,489 per year.
University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public school located in the city of Kansas City. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Missouri Kansas City make a median of around $48,860 per year.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #11 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,040.
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences earned the #12 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences typically earn about $41,040 annually.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #13 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Northwest Missouri State University is a public school located in the town of Maryville. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University typically earn about $43,773 annually.
Culver Stockton College earned the #14 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Culver Stockton College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Canton. General Psychology graduates of Culver Stockton College earn a median of about $43,518 a year early in their careers.
Missouri Southern State University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Missouri Southern State University is a public school located in the city of Joplin. General Psychology graduates of Missouri Southern State University earn a median of about $42,457 a year early in their careers.
Columbia College Missouri placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general psychology. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,565.
Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies earned the #17 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies earn a median of about $39,573 a year early in their careers.
Drury University earned the #18 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Drury University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Drury University typically earn about $41,749 annually.
Southeast Missouri State University earned the #19 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,794.
University Of Missouri St Louis earned the #20 position for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a public institution. Early-career general psychology graduates from University Of Missouri St Louis make a median of around $43,122 per year.
Lindenwood University came in at #21 for general psychology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general psychology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,786.
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school located in the city of Springfield. General Psychology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of about $43,088 a year early in their careers.
Southwest Baptist University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Located in the town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Southwest Baptist University typically earn about $36,681 annually.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. General Psychology graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of about $45,031 a year early in their careers.
Missouri Western State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general psychology schools. Missouri Western State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Joseph. After graduating, general psychology degree recipients from Missouri Western State University typically earn about $35,074 annually.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning general psychology graduates:
The ranking above is published 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 · 29 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.