Psychology at Spalding University

Spalding's psychology graduates start at $40,262—nearly $10,000 above the typical Kentucky psychology grad and $9,000 above the national median. This places them in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile statewide, outearning even larger state universities like Louisville and Northern Kentucky. For a program with a 99% admission rate, these outcomes are genuinely impressive.

The debt load of $31,750 is higher than both state and national medians, but the 0.79 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable. Graduates earn enough in their first year to justify the borrowing, which isn't always true for psychology programs. The slight earnings dip by year four (down 3% to $39,085) is worth noting, though this could reflect career transitions common in the field rather than a fundamental problem.

The major caveat: these results come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances can heavily skew the numbers. That said, even with this limitation, Spalding's psychology program appears to deliver stronger-than-expected early career outcomes for students who might not gain admission to more selective schools. If your child is considering psychology in Kentucky and needs an accessible program, this data suggests Spalding punches above its weight—just don't assume these exact numbers will hold for every future graduate.