# University of Pikeville (UPIKE)

Private nonprofit college in Pikeville, KY. IPEDS ID 157535.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pikeville · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-pikeville.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: not reported (latest, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,311 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 42%; beats 32% of KY colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,231; beats 65% of KY colleges and 35% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,467

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,115 |
| 30-48k | $18,160 |
| 48-75k | $23,075 |
| 75-110k | $24,065 |
| 110k+ | $25,755 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.32 years on average (29% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,231 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,115 | $56,657 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,160 | $78,451 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $23,075 | $99,684 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,065 | $103,961 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,755 | $111,262 | 7.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $33,420
- Tuition and fees: $24,850
- Housing and meals: $8,600; books: $190

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, latest)

## Majors (24 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,699 | $71,225 | $21,128 |
| Business Administration | $36,213 | $49,971 | $25,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $41,979 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $27,025 | $41,524 | $22,330 |
| Communications | not reported | $39,943 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,784 | $36,199 | $17,778 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $23,770 |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | $82,878 | not reported | $33,618 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $95,630 (KY), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $60,490 (KY), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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