Psychology at Campbellsville University

With a first-year salary of $31,478 against $23,250 in debt, Campbellsville's psychology program sits squarely in the middle of the national pack—but performs better than 60% of Kentucky programs. That state context matters: psychology graduates here earn about $2,700 more than the typical Kentucky psych grad, while taking on slightly less debt than the state median. The 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio means manageable loan payments, roughly equivalent to financing a modest car.

However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. And while outperforming most Kentucky programs is encouraging, the gap to top state programs is substantial—Spalding and University of the Cumberlands graduates earn $9,000-$5,000 more annually. For a psychology bachelor's degree, where many students continue to graduate school anyway, starting $23,000 in debt isn't prohibitive. But families should recognize this positions graduates for entry-level human services work, not the higher-earning outcomes some Kentucky programs deliver.

If your child is committed to staying in Kentucky and values the small-school environment Campbellsville offers, this program delivers middle-of-the-road value with below-average debt. Just understand you're trading potential earnings upside for accessibility and manageable loans.