Kentucky · Psychology

Best colleges for Psychology in Kentucky

Ranked by graduates a year

Eastern Kentucky University is the only Kentucky college that awards Psychology degrees and certificates: 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

The Psychology program, specifically under the title 'Psychology, Other', offers a comprehensive exploration of various psychological concepts and practices. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding human behavior,…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 42.99
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Psychologists, All Other
$150,370
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Psychology 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
1Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
—350%——

Colleges awarding the most Psychology degrees in Kentucky

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)
1Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
3Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Psychologists, All Other (SOC 19-3039).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.3%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$117,580
typically Master's degree

What Psychologists, All Other earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
300
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$150,370
median $149,990
Best-paying metro
$122,950
Lexington-Fayette, KY

Related careers

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Psychology degrees?+

Eastern Kentucky University is the only Kentucky college that awards Psychology degrees and certificates: 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions).

How much do Psychologists, All Other earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Psychologists, All Other in Kentucky is $150,370 (median $149,990), across about 300 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically under the title 'Psychology, Other', offers a comprehensive exploration of various psychological concepts and practices. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding human behavior,…

What is the job outlook for Psychologists, All Other?+

The national job outlook is about +4.3% growth with around 3,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's 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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