Best Business/Commerce, General 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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$474,666
Across Kentucky programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,620
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$716,418 | $79,768 | $19,471 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Louisville
Grad rate: 61.4% |
+$706,734 | $80,421 | $30,843 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Kentucky
Grad rate: 69.3% |
+$661,058 | $78,282 | $32,291 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Bellarmine University
Grad rate: 63.9% |
+$558,606 | $75,955 | $60,247 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Morehead State University
Grad rate: 47.5% |
+$473,164 | $67,934 | $22,758 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Murray State University
Grad rate: 59.0% |
+$425,250 | $65,410 | $21,475 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Spalding University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$397,212 | $66,208 | $43,474 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Sullivan University
Grad rate: 28.8% |
+$201,140 | $55,167 | $31,100 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Campbellsville University
Grad rate: 43.8% |
+$132,412 | $52,713 | $40,924 | N/A | 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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