2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky
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The Most Popular Business 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. This report analyzed 31 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky
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Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kentucky. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 1,484 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend UK full time pay an average of $12,610 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,608. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UK accumulate an average of $23,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UK. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Western Kentucky University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the fairly large public school awarded 711 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,984 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at WKU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 571 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $10,392 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NKU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,448. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,974 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NKU. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 31 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the large public school awarded 414 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $12,370 in tuition and fees if they attend UofL full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,716. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UofL accumulate an average of $23,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UofL. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Kentucky University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Richmond, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 341 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,752 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,024. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,405 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Eastern. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Murray State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Murray State is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 280 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $9,252 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Murray State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,528. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Murray State accumulate an average of $23,713 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Murray State. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Morehead State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 185 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Kentucky who attend Morehead State University full time pay an average of $9,462 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,106. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,271 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Morehead State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of the Cumberlands landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and it awarded 176 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,361 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Cumberlands. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Sullivan University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Sullivan University is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 151 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,495 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Sullivan University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Campbellsville University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 129 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Campbellsville University, expect to pay an average of $25,400 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Campbellsville University accumulate an average of $26,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Campbellsville University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Bellarmine University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 106 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Bellarmine U is $44,620. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bellarmine U accumulate an average of $28,396 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bellarmine U. During the 2019-2020 year, about 7% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Thomas More University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. It awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Thomas More, expect to pay an average of $34,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,149 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Thomas More does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Asbury University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Asbury University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Wilmore, Kentucky that handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,652 to cover tuition and fees at Asbury. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,330 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Asbury, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Centre College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Danville, Kentucky that handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #15, Union College Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Union College is located in Barbourville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Union College, expect to pay an average of $28,889 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,216 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Online courses are available at Union College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Midway University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Midway, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Midway, expect to pay an average of $24,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Midway accumulate an average of $26,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Midway does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Transylvania University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 44 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Transylvania, expect to pay an average of $42,520 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Online courses are available at Transylvania, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Spalding University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 41 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Spalding does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Spalding accumulate an average of $33,730 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Spalding does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Pikeville ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Pikeville, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,650 to cover tuition and fees at UPIKE. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,323 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Online courses are available at UPIKE, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, Berea College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Berea is located in Berea, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Berea is $43,612. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,164 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Berea. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Kentucky Wesleyan College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 33 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Wesleyan, expect to pay an average of $29,660 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,124 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Wesleyan, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lindsey Wilson College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Columbia, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 32 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Lindsey Wilson College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,718. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,348 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lindsey Wilson College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgetown College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Georgetown, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Georgetown College is $41,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Georgetown College accumulate an average of $26,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgetown College. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Kentucky State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Frankfort, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,020 in tuition and fees if they attend KY State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,870. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,597 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at KY State. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kentucky Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grayson, Kentucky. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Kentucky Christian University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,130. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,035 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kentucky Christian University. In fact, around 2% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*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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