Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY
$28,551Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,570Median earnings 4 years after
$47,701Median earnings 5 years after
$23,500Median federal debt
276Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at University of Kentucky earn a median of $28,551 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $23,500, about 82% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding University Louisville | $40,262 | $28,250 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg | $36,913 | $13,730 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | $36,209 | $24,500 |
| Georgetown College Georgetown | $33,921 | $26,749 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville | $31,478 | $21,000 |
| University of Louisville Louisville | $30,416 | $22,008 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville | $29,028 | $25,990 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | $28,273 | $22,985 |
| Midway University Midway | $27,403 | $23,240 |
| Centre College Danville | $26,636 | $27,000 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green | $25,936 | $22,337 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $25,789 | $22,560 |
| Brescia University Owensboro | $22,619 | $29,820 |
Other programs at University of Kentucky
- DentistryFirst professional degree
$123,321 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate
$118,603 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingFirst professional degree
$117,024 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$99,948 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$94,684 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$90,985 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$80,600 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,620 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,006 - Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchDoctoral degree
$76,189 - Industrial EngineeringUndergraduate certificate
$76,033 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$73,430 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$72,349 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,461 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$71,293 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$69,305 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,448 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,044 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$65,452 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,389
Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from University of Kentucky make?
The median salary is $28,551 one year after graduation and $47,701 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.