Best Psychology, General Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 18 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 961 recent graduates. Graduates in Kentucky earn $26,614 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $29,183. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in KY

$26,614

KY Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Kentucky

Public Schools (8)

$27,107

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (9)

$26,183

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Kentucky produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in Kentucky, Ranked by Earnings

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY · Private

$27,048

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 73.9%

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY · Private

$24,904

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,480

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 93.6%

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,373

Graduates: 189

Acceptance: 80.5%

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY · Private

$27,439

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 85.0%

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public

$28,989

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,982

Graduates: 96

Acceptance: 96.0%

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$26,658

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,569

Graduates: 223

Acceptance: 92.4%

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

$22,613

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,197

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 82.1%

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,666

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: 97.0%

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,165

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 92.5%

#10

Spalding University

Louisville, KY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,028

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 98.6%

#11

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

$26,669

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,642

Graduates: 132

Acceptance: 78.1%

#12

Berea College

Berea, KY · Private

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,389

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 71.4%

#14

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,786

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 98.3%

#16

Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public

Midway University

Midway, KY · Private

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,776

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Kentucky?

Georgetown College ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Kentucky with median graduate earnings of $27,048 within two years of graduation. There are 18 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Kentucky?

Psychology, General graduates in Kentucky earn an average of $26,614 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Kentucky?

Berea College is the most selective Psychology, General program in Kentucky with an acceptance rate of 32.7%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 84.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $26,183 vs $27,107 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 9 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Kentucky

Chemical Engineering $72,520 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,151 Computer Engineering $68,919 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $62,369 Engineering-Related Fields $60,534 Construction Management $60,162 Civil Engineering $54,783 Computer Science $53,775

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.