Psychology at Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Kentucky State University graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kentucky State 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 |
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| 880 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $42,827 | $45,920 | #800 | $34,226 |
| 881 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $42,825 | $45,538 | #824 | $28,289 |
| 882 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $42,822 | $45,940 | #799 | $35,742 |
| 883 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,743 | $48,398 | #647 | — |
| 884 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $42,742 | $45,612 | #817 | — |
| 885 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $42,713 | $46,659 | #760 | $27,023 |
| 886 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $42,690 | $44,319 | #895 | $32,275 |
Other Majors at Kentucky State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,767 | $33,099 | #565 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $42,392 | $27,013 | #269 of 271 |
| Journalism | $42,363 | — | #177 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,522 | $25,378 | #343 of 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kentucky State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,743 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kentucky State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Kentucky State University ranks #883 by median pay four years after graduation, and #647 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Kentucky State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,265.
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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.