Best Music Degrees in Kentucky by ROI
Colleges in Kentucky ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Kentucky
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$337,679
Across Kentucky programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,660
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Western Kentucky University
Grad rate: 52.5% |
-$227,327 | $36,979 | $23,520 | $24,317 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Eastern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$268,191 | $34,419 | $22,265 | $20,379 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Louisville
Grad rate: 61.4% |
-$282,037 | $35,467 | $30,843 | $20,745 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Northern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$327,575 | $31,362 | $19,471 | $27,357 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Kentucky
Grad rate: 69.3% |
-$403,194 | $29,851 | $32,291 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Morehead State University
Grad rate: 47.5% |
-$407,262 | $27,876 | $22,758 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Murray State University
Grad rate: 59.0% |
-$448,166 | $25,691 | $21,475 | $26,731 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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