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General Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 286 general psychology graduations were recorded at Eastern Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#16 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#45 of 292
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#215 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#324 of 1,295
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1135 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,642
2 years	$26,669
3 years	$28,217
4 years	$33,394
5 years	$40,265

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Psychology graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $33,394, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Psychology graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 85% women (244) and 15% men (42).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Among the 248 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 84% were women (209) and 16% were men (39).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	204
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	18
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 16% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 38 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 92% were women (35) and 8% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University

This General Psychology program at Eastern Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	286

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Eastern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.