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2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular 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. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Kentucky to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the most popular school in Kentucky for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 352 students majoring in general business at UK, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of the Cumberlands helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in Kentucky. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

About 54% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 46% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Cumberlands carry an average student debt load of $16,774. 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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#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Campbellsville University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Campbellsville.

About 48% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 52% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Campbellsville University accumulate an average of around $21,292 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Murray State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 78 students majoring in general business at Murray State, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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

Full General Business/Commerce at Murray State University Report

Out of the 17 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Kentucky University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Women make up 49% of the general business majors at the school.

On average, general business graduates from Eastern take out $24,931 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Sullivan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

About 68% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 32% are male.

General Business majors at Sullivan University take out an average of $31,637 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Business/Commerce at Sullivan University Report

#7

Midway University

Midway, KY

Midway University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 54 students majoring in general business at Midway, 39% are male and 61% are female.

On average, general business graduates from Midway take out $20,221 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Business/Commerce at Midway University Report

Morehead State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 29 students majoring in general business at Morehead State University, 52% are male and 48% are female.

Full General Business/Commerce at Morehead State University Report

#9

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY

With a ranking of #9, Kentucky Wesleyan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Owensboro.

About 22% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 78% are male.

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#10

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY

With a ranking of #10, Transylvania University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lexington, Transylvania is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 60% are male.

Full General Business/Commerce at Transylvania University Report

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools 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 17 schools only.

  • 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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