by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for general psychology, coming in at #819 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 819 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Kentucky | 10 of 22 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 123 of 294 |
Here is each degree level available for general psychology at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 145 |
| Master’s | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 145 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS report a median salary of $34,764 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,846 in student loans. This is above $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 145 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 19 |
