Psychology at Western Kentucky University
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Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Western Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #165 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1084 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #165 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1084 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Graduates of Western Kentucky University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,744 |
| 2 years | $31,925 |
| 3 years | $38,213 |
| 4 years | $42,339 |
| 5 years | $45,759 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Western Kentucky University earn a median of $42,339, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Western Kentucky University is $24,846.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
- 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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