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General Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 2,692 students earned their General Business degrees in KY.

In this state, General Business & Commerce is the 1st most popular major out of a total 49 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,571
Bachelor’s Degree 1,068
Associate Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.4%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for General Business & Commerce Grads in Kentucky

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

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Wages for General Business & Commerce Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, general business 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 general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
885 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,238 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,445. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,633 after earning their degree at this institution.

448 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
221 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,575. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,229 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Murray State grads earn an average salary of $35,895.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
19,272 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,654. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,982 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

#9

Spalding University

Louisville
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,562 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,961 after graduation.

#10

Midway University

Midway
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,390 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,204. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

General Business & Commerce Careers in KY

Some of the careers general business 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

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