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Business Administration & Management Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 4,377 students earned their Business Administration degrees in KY.

In this state, Business Administration & Management is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 49 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Kentucky

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,119
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,119
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,119
Bachelor’s Degree 1,018
Master’s Degree 695
Associate Degree 499
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a business administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 59,540 people employed in jobs related to a business administration degree, compared to 5,325,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $89,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,330.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
370 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $33,995 after graduation.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. 98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

An average student at Sullivan University will pay a net price of $23,161. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,692 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#5

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,902 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. In their early career, Bellarmine U grads earn an average salary of $44,265.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

An average student at UPIKE will pay a net price of $13,785. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,164. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 26% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,617.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,625. Graduates earn an average $27,540 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Business Administration & Management Careers in KY

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $89,550
Management Analysts 15% $67,130
Administrative Services Managers 10% $70,760
Managers 9% $89,310
Sales Managers 8% $107,770
General and Operations Managers 8% $70,330
Construction Managers 7% $79,090
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Industrial Production Managers 5% $90,690

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Organizational Leadership 309
Interior Design Management 38
Supply Chain Management 26
Non-Profit Organizational Management 7

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