by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern EKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern EKU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #1,254 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,254 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Kentucky | 20 of 24 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 220 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 248 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
The psychology field at Eastern EKU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 286 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 47 |
| Psychology, Other | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 248 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Eastern EKU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 19 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 228 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,077 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,599 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,645 in student loans. This is above $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern EKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 9 |
