Kentucky · Clinical

Best colleges for Clinical in Kentucky

Ranked by graduates a year

University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson University and Campbellsville University award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Kentucky: 329, 174 and 77 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Kentucky colleges offer Clinical and award 901 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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 & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
901
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,102
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$109,760
BLS OEWS May 2025

15 institutions offering Clinical in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit
—32950%$11,672—
2Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia Private not-for-profit
—17444%$14,471—
3Campbellsville University
Campbellsville Private not-for-profit
—7742%$18,824—
4Spalding University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
—6752%$23,661—
5University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
—6371%——
6Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
—4950%——
7Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
—4456%——
8Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore Private not-for-profit Graduate only
—29———
9Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
—2252%——
10Murray State University
Murray Public
—1461%——
11Kentucky Christian University
Grayson Private not-for-profit
—1137%$21,713—
12University of Louisville
Louisville Public
—961%——
13Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville Private not-for-profit
—732%$28,386—
14Morehead State University
Morehead Public
—452%——
15Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville Private not-for-profit
—214%$21,102—

Colleges awarding the most Clinical degrees in Kentucky

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit
329Not reported
2Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia Private not-for-profit
174Not reported
3Campbellsville University
Campbellsville Private not-for-profit
77Not reported
4Spalding University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
67Not reported
5University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
63Not reported
6Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
49Not reported
7Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
44Not reported
8Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
22Not reported
9Murray State University
Murray Public
14Not reported
10Kentucky Christian University
Grayson Private not-for-profit
11Not reported
Show the other 5 Kentucky colleges offering Clinical
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Asbury Theological Seminary (Graduate only)WilmorePrivate not-for-profit29
University of LouisvilleLouisvillePublic9
Union Commonwealth UniversityBarbourvillePrivate not-for-profit7
Morehead State UniversityMoreheadPublic4
Simmons College of KentuckyLouisvillePrivate not-for-profit2

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
710
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$109,760
median $99,140
Best-paying metro
$105,800
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Clinical degrees?+

University of the Cumberlands (329 graduates a year), Lindsey Wilson University (174 graduates a year) and Campbellsville University (77 graduates a year) award the most Clinical degrees and certificates in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Kentucky colleges offer Clinical.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kentucky is $109,760 (median $99,140), across about 710 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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