Kentucky State University majors, earnings & debt

Kentucky State University offers 23 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Criminal Justice earn the most: a median $46,767 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Kentucky State University majors by area

Social Sciences & Public Service · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$33,099$46,767$28,162
Psychology—$42,743$33,746
Human Development and Family Studies———
Political Science———
Public Administration———
Social Sciences———
Social Work———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Agriculture———
Biology———
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Business & Finance · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business$27,013$42,392$30,750
Accounting———
Business Administration———
Arts & Design · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music———
Studio Art———
Education · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Subject Teaching)$25,378$34,522$26,436
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Humanities & Languages · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Journalism—$42,363—
Health & Medicine · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Business → Management analyst

$95,630
Kentucky
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher

$61,560
Kentucky
$72,040
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Kentucky State University students earn a median $36,382 ten years after starting college, more than 0% of Kentucky colleges we cover. 32% graduate within six years.

Kentucky State University majors questions

How many majors does Kentucky State University offer?

Kentucky State University offers 23 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.

What is the highest-paying major at Kentucky State University?

Criminal Justice graduates from Kentucky State University earn a median $46,767 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,162.

Which Kentucky State University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn the least: a median $34,522 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Kentucky State University overview