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$39,687 Average Earnings
$21,861 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Schools in Kentucky

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$38,770 Average Earnings
$17,491 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Gateway Community and Technical College the best school in Kentucky for business students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $17,491 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Gateway, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,770 during the early years of their career.

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$39,280 Average Earnings
$17,647 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,647 in student loans.After graduating from Bluegrass Community and Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,280 during the early years of their career.

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#3

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
$43,675 Average Earnings
$23,598 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Kentucky helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Kentucky.

On average, students take out $23,598 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $389, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UK graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,675 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky
$56,366 Average Earnings
$33,149 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas More University. It ranked #4 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,149 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Thomas More graduates make an average of $56,366 annually.

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#5

Transylvania University

Lexington, Kentucky
$40,280 Average Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Transylvania University. It ranked #5 on our list.

Once they receive their degree, Transylvania graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,280 during the early year of their career.

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$38,170 Average Earnings
$18,344 Avg Student Debt

Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $18,344 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Jefferson Community and Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,170 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
$46,915 Average Earnings
$28,396 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Bellarmine University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Bellarmine U accumulate an average of $28,396 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $272 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Bellarmine U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,915 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
$42,837 Average Earnings
$26,681 Avg Student Debt

Northern Kentucky University landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $26,681 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $199, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NKU graduates make an average of $42,837 annually.

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#9

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
$49,447 Average Earnings
$22,775 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list.

On average, students take out $22,775 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $239 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UofL graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,447 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Beckfield College - Florence

Florence, Kentucky
$32,658 Average Earnings
$35,073 Avg Student Debt

Beckfield College - Florence landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Beckfield College - Florence accumulate an average of $35,073 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Beckfield College - Florence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,658 during the early years of their career.

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$29,988 Average Earnings
$13,740 Avg Student Debt

West Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $13,740 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,988 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
$37,898 Average Earnings
$25,012 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Western Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $25,012 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $220. Once they receive their degree, WKU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,898 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
$44,464 Average Earnings
$28,500 Avg Student Debt

Sullivan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #13 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,500 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $262 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Sullivan University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,464 during the early years of their career.

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$41,037 Average Earnings
$16,186 Avg Student Debt

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $16,186 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,037 during the early year of their career.

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$30,391 Average Earnings
$18,110 Avg Student Debt

Maysville Community and Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,110 in student loans.After graduating from Maysville Community and Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,391 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky
$36,825 Average Earnings
$27,330 Avg Student Debt

Asbury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from Asbury accumulate an average of $27,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Asbury graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,825 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
$41,161 Average Earnings
$23,713 Avg Student Debt

Murray State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,713 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $228.After graduating from Murray State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,161 during the early years of their career.

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$32,998 Average Earnings
$18,216 Avg Student Debt

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,216 in student loans.After graduating from SKYCTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,998 during the early years of their career.

Full Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Report

#19

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky
$44,638 Average Earnings
$26,421 Avg Student Debt

Midway University ranked #19 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,421 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Midway graduates make an average of $44,638 annually.

Full Midway University Report

#20

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
$43,758 Average Earnings
$24,361 Avg Student Debt

University of the Cumberlands came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $24,361 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $86.After graduating from Cumberlands, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,758 during the early years of their career.

Full University of the Cumberlands Report

#21

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
$48,695 Average Earnings
$33,730 Avg Student Debt

Spalding University ranked #21 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $33,730 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Spalding graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,695 during the early year of their career.

Full Spalding University Report

#22

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
$37,738 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #22 on the list.

On average, students take out $26,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $185. During the early years of their career, Eastern graduates make an average of $37,738 annually.

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#23

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
$35,915 Average Earnings
$24,378 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Campbellsville University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Campbellsville University accumulate an average of $24,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Campbellsville University graduates make an average of $35,915 annually.

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#24

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
$33,815 Average Earnings
$16,406 Avg Student Debt

Somerset Community College ranked #24 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $16,406 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,815 during the early year of their career.

Full Somerset Community College Report

#25

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, Kentucky
$39,949 Average Earnings
$26,584 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, University of Pikeville did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from UPIKE accumulate an average of $26,584 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UPIKE, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,949 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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