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UK was ranked #134 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 290 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 512 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UK. This makes it the #158 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #120 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the UK psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK 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 University of Kentucky with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Kentucky.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 290 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 55 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.