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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky

23 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Kentucky to see which 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 Colleges.

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Our analysis found Campbellsville University to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Campbellsville.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Campbellsville University accumulate an average of around $24,628 in student debt.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

The excellent programs at University of Kentucky helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from UK carry an average student debt load of $27,323. 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

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at NKU take out is $28,790.

Full General Business/Commerce at Northern Kentucky University Report

#4

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Louisville. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a very large student population.

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

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Murray State University is a great place for general business/commerce students. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Murray State take out is $23,143.

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#6

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general business/commerce programs. 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.

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With a ranking of #7, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students. Eastern is a large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Eastern take out is $26,500.

Full General Business/Commerce at Eastern Kentucky University Report

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

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Morehead State University carry an average student debt load of $25,827.

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#9

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Spalding University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, general business graduates from Spalding take out $28,684 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full General Business/Commerce at Spalding University Report

#10

Midway University

Midway, KY

Midway University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general business/commerce programs. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Midway carry an average student debt load of $19,499.

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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 23 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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