Psychology at University of Kentucky
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Kentucky
Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #123 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #638 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #123 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #638 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Kentucky
Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,818 |
| 2 years | $30,589 |
| 3 years | $38,286 |
| 4 years | $45,166 |
| 5 years | $52,587 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $45,166, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Kentucky comes in at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, 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
- 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
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