by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #419 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 224 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Eastern. This makes it the #297 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,642 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,645 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Eastern is $234 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 224 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Eastern in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 53 |
| Other Psychology | 8 |
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