by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Kentucky. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Kentucky as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #468 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 468 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 24 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 of 327 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 292 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The psychology area of study at University of Kentucky includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 292 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 63 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky awarded 292 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $45,166 a year. This is below $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 52 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 1 |
