Kentucky · Clinical

Best Clinical institutions in Kentucky, ranked by earnings

The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…

Institutions
15
offering CIP 42.28
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
833
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,713
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$126,740
BLS OEWS 2024

15 institutions offering Clinical in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit
24850%$11,672
2Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia Private not-for-profit
21844%$14,471
3Spalding University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
7652%$23,661
4Campbellsville University
Campbellsville Private not-for-profit
7542%$18,824
5University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
6371%
6Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
4750%
7Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
26
8Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
2656%
9Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
1952%
10Murray State University
Murray Public
1661%
11University of Louisville
Louisville Public
761%
12Kentucky Christian University
Grayson Private not-for-profit
537%$21,713
13Morehead State University
Morehead Public
452%
14Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville Private not-for-profit
232%$28,386
15Kentucky State University
Frankfort Public
132%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
850
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$126,740
median $116,480
Best-paying metro
$118,890
Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Kentucky.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kentucky is $126,740 (median $116,480), across about 850 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Clinical program?+

The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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