Business & Commerce at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 136 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Kentucky University’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 567 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Those who finish Eastern Kentucky University’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,931 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $37,373 |
| 4 years | $46,726 |
| 5 years | $48,225 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $46,726, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 44% women (60) and 56% men (76).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 77 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 49% were women (38) and 51% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 37%.*
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 41 master’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 46% were women (19) and 54% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University
This Business & Commerce program at Eastern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 136 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.