Psychology at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 276 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 720 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,639 | $47,418 | #708 | $34,884 |
| 721 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $46,590 | $45,774 | #806 | $27,304 |
| 722 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $46,575 | $40,878 | #983 | $28,969 |
| 723 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $46,570 | $52,731 | #345 | $28,551 |
| 724 | University of Mobile Mobile, AL | $46,558 | $52,847 | #338 | $27,637 |
| 725 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $46,555 | $44,470 | #886 | $37,758 |
| 726 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $46,521 | $49,908 | #557 | $32,143 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,551 one year after graduating and $46,570 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #723 by median pay four years after graduation, and #345 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.