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Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Business Schools in Kentucky
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Our rankings named Gateway Community and Technical College the best value school in Kentucky for business students working on their degree. This small public school is located in Florence, Kentucky, and it awarded 232 degrees in 2020-2021.
Gateway undergraduate students pay an average of $15,320 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $17,491 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Gateway graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,770 during the early year of their career.
Gateway also took the #1 spot in our rankings.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 315 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,320 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,647 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates make an average of $39,280 annually.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College also took the #2 spot in our rankings.
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Out of the 28 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 255 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Jefferson Community and Technical College are $15,320 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,344 in student debt by the time they complete 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Jefferson Community and Technical College also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 394 degrees to qualified students.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,240 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $13,740 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from West Kentucky Community and Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,988 during the early years of their career.
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Out of the 28 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 279 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are $15,240 a year. On average, students take out $16,186 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College graduates make an average of $41,037 annually.
Maysville Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list. Maysville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 261 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Maysville Community and Technical College are $15,240 a year. On average, students take out $18,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Maysville Community and Technical College graduates make an average of $30,391 annually.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s list. SKYCTC is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 363 degrees to qualified students.
SKYCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,240 in tuition and fees each year. 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.
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University of the Cumberlands landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and it awarded 676 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cumberlands are $9,875 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,361 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $86, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Cumberlands graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,758 during the early year of their career.
Somerset Community College landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Somerset, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school handed out 292 degrees in 2020-2021.
SCC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,240 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,406 in student loans.After graduating from SCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,815 during the early years of their career.
Northern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #10 on the list. NKU is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 837 degrees in 2020-2021.
NKU undergraduate students pay an average of $20,448 in tuition and fees each year. 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.After graduating from NKU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,837 during the early years of their career.
University of Kentucky ranked #11 on this year’s list. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,703 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UK are $31,608 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $389.After graduating from UK, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,675 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UK is ranked #3 for overall quality in Kentucky.
Murray State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Murray State University is a medium-sized public school located in Murray, Kentucky that handed out 371 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Murray State are $18,528 per year. 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. During the early years of their career, Murray State graduates make an average of $41,161 annually.
Western Kentucky University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it awarded 1,173 degrees in 2020-2021.
WKU undergraduate students pay an average of $27,000 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $25,012 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $220, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, WKU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,898 during the early year of their career.
University of Louisville ranked #14 on this year’s list. This large public school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 755 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofL are $28,716 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $239. Once they receive their degree, UofL graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,447 during the early year of their career.
Beckfield College - Florence came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Beckfield College - Florence is a very small private for-profit school situated in Florence, Kentucky. It awarded 6 degrees in 2020-2021.
Beckfield College - Florence undergraduate students pay an average of $13,295 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $35,073 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Beckfield College - Florence graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,658 during the early year of their career.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Richmond, Kentucky, and it awarded 375 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eastern are $20,024 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,284 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $185.After graduating from Eastern, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,738 during the early years of their career.
Campbellsville University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 931 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Campbellsville University are $25,400 per year. Degree recipients from the school 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.
Midway University landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Midway is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midway, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 117 degrees in 2020-2021.
Midway undergraduate students pay an average of $24,850 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,421 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Midway graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,638 during the early year of their career.
Sullivan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #19 on the list. Sullivan University is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 322 degrees to qualified students.
Sullivan University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,500 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,500 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $262, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Sullivan University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,464 during the early year of their career.
Thomas More University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 213 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Thomas More are $34,760 per year. 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.
Thomas More not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our list.
Morehead State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 226 degrees to qualified students.
Morehead State University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,106 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $28,934 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $107 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Morehead State University graduates make an average of $37,454 annually.
Bellarmine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #22 on the list. Bellarmine University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 172 degrees in 2020-2021.
Bellarmine U undergraduate students pay an average of $44,620 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,396 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $272, assuming you 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.
Spalding University landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 75 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spalding are $26,500 per year. 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.
University of Pikeville landed the #24 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. University of Pikeville is a small private not-for-profit school located in Pikeville, Kentucky that handed out 68 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UPIKE are $22,650 a year. On average, students take out $26,584 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UPIKE graduates make an average of $39,949 annually.
Asbury University ranked #25 on this year’s list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Wilmore, Kentucky, and it awarded 80 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Asbury are $32,652 a year. On average, students take out $27,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Asbury graduates make an average of $36,825 annually.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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