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2023 Best Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 2nd in Kentucky. In fact, 2,455 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for general business majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, general business graduates from UK take out $20,716 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $486, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Transylvania University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Lexington, Transylvania is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Midway University

Midway, KY

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Midway University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Kentucky. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Midway accumulate an average of around $20,221 in student debt.

Full General Business/Commerce at Midway University Report

Out of the 13 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Murray State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

General Business majors at Murray State take out an average of $18,348 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northern Kentucky University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.

On average, general business graduates from NKU take out $27,595 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Asbury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Asbury accumulate an average of around $31,230 in student debt.

Full General Business/Commerce at Asbury University Report

#7

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Cumberlands accumulate an average of around $16,774 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $122.

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#9

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Spalding University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Sullivan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Sullivan University carry an average student debtload of $31,637.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,813
Georgia 2,025
Tennessee 664
Louisiana 709
Virginia 1,437
North Carolina 494
West Virginia 870
Alabama 302
Mississippi 607
South Carolina 832
Arkansas 767

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.

General Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 56,779

Majors Similar to General Business

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.

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