Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 262 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
| … | |||||
| 931 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $41,544 | $43,006 | #936 | $29,375 |
| 932 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $41,460 | $46,945 | #741 | $40,262 |
| 933 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $41,393 | $46,985 | #735 | $30,538 |
| 934 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,384 | $46,859 | #748 | $28,273 |
| 935 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $41,357 | $42,813 | #944 | $30,688 |
| 936 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $41,344 | $48,912 | #610 | $31,282 |
| 937 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $41,303 | $45,119 | #854 | $28,705 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,273 one year after graduating and $41,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #934 by median pay four years after graduation, and #748 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,985.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.