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Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University

Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University

If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #5 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #19 of 23
Best Value Southeast (Region) #45 of 325
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #230 of 326
Best Value Nationwide #332 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1284 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #5 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #19 of 23
Best Value Southeast (Region) #45 of 325
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #230 of 326
Best Value Nationwide #332 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1284 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,031
2 years $30,175
3 years $31,262
4 years $36,599
5 years $42,699

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $36,599, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Eastern Kentucky University comes in at $27,645.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Eastern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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