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2023 Best Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky

15 Colleges
$46,135 Avg Salary
$26,808 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for general business majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best General Business/Commerce Schools

#1

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY

Our analysis found Thomas More University to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Crestview Hills.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Thomas More accumulate an average of around $42,000 in student debt.

Full General Business/Commerce at Thomas More University Report

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, general business majors at UK accumulate an average of around $27,323 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $486, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Kentucky Report

#3

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Transylvania University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Lexington, Transylvania is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

General Business majors at Transylvania take out an average of $26,044 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Transylvania University

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Out of the 15 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, general business majors at NKU accumulate an average of around $28,790 in student debt.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Northern Kentucky University

#5

Midway University

Midway, KY

The excellent programs at Midway University helped the school earn the #5 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 school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Midway take out is $19,499.

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#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from UofL carry an average student debtload of $33,183.

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#7

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Asbury University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky ranking. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Asbury take out is $30,438.

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Gateway Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #8 on the list. Gateway is a small public school located in the large suburb of Florence.

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Murray State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Murray State carry an average student debtload of $23,143.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Murray State University

#10

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #10 on the list. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Cumberlands accumulate an average of around $15,568 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.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of the Cumberlands Report

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 15 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).
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