by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #285 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 224 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Eastern. This makes it the #297 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $28,273. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,115 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Eastern is $234 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Learn more about Eastern tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 203 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Eastern. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Eastern does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from Eastern in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 55 |
| Other Psychology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.