Kentucky · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Kentucky, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
23
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,638
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,416
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
14
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,902
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$126,740
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Spalding University
Louisville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,2621952%$23,661$31,750
2University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,91316350%$11,672$21,750
3Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,20912852%$26,088
4Georgetown College
Georgetown Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,9212549%$12,666$27,000
5Campbellsville University
Campbellsville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,4782542%$18,824$23,250
6University of Louisville
Louisville Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,41620561%$23,500
7Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,0286364%$22,542$26,376
8University of Kentucky
Lexington Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,55128371%$25,000
9Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,27328350%$27,645
10Midway University
Midway Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,4032341%$23,658$27,000

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

Related careers

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$126,740 avg · 850 jobs
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$77,210 avg · 590 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$122,270 avg · 220 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Kentucky.

Which Psychology program in Kentucky has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Spalding University tops the list at $40,262. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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 Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

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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