2027 Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in Kentucky

Other Research & Experimental Psychology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other research & experimental psychology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in Kentucky

Best Schools for Other Research & Experimental Psychology in Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other research & experimental psychology education in Kentucky.

Top Schools in Other Research & Experimental Psychology

1

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Other Research & Experimental Psychology Degrees Awarded

$44,778 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Western Kentucky University the best school in the country for a degree in other research & experimental psychology. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 other research & experimental psychology degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other research & experimental psychology degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $44,778 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499. Read more about the other research & experimental psychology program at Western Kentucky University

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Murray State University
Murray, KY

54 Other Research & Experimental Psychology Degrees Awarded

$23,674 Median Starting Salary

Murray State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best other research & experimental psychology schools. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 54 other research & experimental psychology degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Other Research & Experimental Psychology graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $23,674 early in their careers. Murray State University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read more about the other research & experimental psychology program at Murray State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.