# Eastern Kentucky University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Richmond, KY. IPEDS 156620, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-kentucky-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,273
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,384 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,645 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in KY: 11 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (15 colleges, $44,848): -$3,464
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,584

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,384 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,591 | $37,199 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,005 | $34,662 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $10,382 | $44,954 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $14,384 | $62,283 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,009 | $73,649 | 9.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown College | $55,295 | $27,000 | $14,095 | 49% |
| Bellarmine University | $53,413 | $26,376 | $21,499 | 64% |
| University of Louisville | $51,387 | $23,500 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Transylvania University | $50,790 | $27,000 | $21,913 | 72% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $47,280 | $26,088 | $8,191 | 52% |
| University of Kentucky | $46,570 | $25,000 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Morehead State University | $45,874 | $23,420 | $9,793 | 52% |
| Western Kentucky University | $44,848 | $24,846 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Kentucky State University | $42,743 | $33,746 | $8,040 | 32% |
| Spalding University | $41,460 | $31,750 | $25,491 | 52% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $41,384 | $27,645 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Berea College | $40,768 | not reported | $6,106 | 58% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $40,751 | $21,750 | $14,107 | 50% |
| Lindsey Wilson College | $39,969 | not reported | $15,070 | 44% |
| Campbellsville University | $38,373 | $23,250 | $19,341 | 42% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $66,390 KY, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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