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General Psychology Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 1,417 students earned their Psychology degrees in KY.

A General Psychology major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Kentucky

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,384
Master’s Degree 25
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Kentucky

There are 5,120 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $67,960, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of the teachers are full time.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,723 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $16,828.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, NKU grads earn an average salary of $38,625. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,995 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,992. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,265 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,819. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,356 after graduation.

#9

Spalding University

Louisville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

In their early career, Spalding grads earn an average salary of $39,884. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,976. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,752. In their early career, Transylvania grads earn an average salary of $35,470.

General Psychology Careers in KY

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $59,300
Managers 9% $89,310
Psychologists 5% $95,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 775
Child Development & Psychology 126
Other Psychology 8

View all majors related to General Psychology

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