# University of Kentucky: Business (bachelor's)

Lexington, KY. IPEDS 157085, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kentucky/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,431
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,451 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,055 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (13 colleges, $59,760): +$9,691
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,159

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,451 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 | $12,182 | $51,895 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,119 | $51,627 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,313 | $69,493 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,192 | $90,278 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,781 | $114,087 | 3.2 years |

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

## Business at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $69,451 | $23,055 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $67,174 | $30,750 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $64,396 | $25,000 | $17,131 | 47% |
| Transylvania University | $64,290 | $26,044 | $21,913 | 72% |
| Spalding University | $63,325 | $31,000 | $25,491 | 52% |
| Campbellsville University | $59,805 | $24,675 | $19,341 | 42% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $59,760 | $21,219 | $14,107 | 50% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $57,724 | $27,000 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Midway University | $55,108 | $26,000 | $29,579 | 41% |
| Berea College | $52,456 | not reported | $6,106 | 58% |
| Murray State University | $51,818 | $18,200 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Morehead State University | $50,191 | $25,903 | $9,793 | 52% |
| Kentucky State University | $42,392 | $30,750 | $8,040 | 32% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $99,190 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $95,630 KY, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $80,440 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $79,370 KY, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $84,520 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $81,700 KY, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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