by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 802 master's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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Your choice of psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for psychology students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in psychology.
University of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in psychology. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Kentucky
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology has to check out University of the Cumberlands. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of the Cumberlands
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in psychology has to check out Eastern Kentucky University. Eastern is a large public university located in the distant town of Richmond.More information about a master’s in psychology from Eastern Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Western Kentucky University
Spalding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a master’s in psychology from Spalding University
NKU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a master’s in psychology from Northern Kentucky University
Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Campbellsville University
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 57 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,667 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,363 |
| Georgia | 32 | 365 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 316 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 202 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 148 |
| Alabama | 30 | 277 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 181 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 126 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 715 |
| General Psychology | 68 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 19 |
