Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Eastern Kentucky University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 59th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Eastern Kentucky University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $71,240 | $92,289 | +7% | #3 of 19 | #2 | $30,849 |
| Construction Management | $68,726 | $88,120 | -7% | #46 of 57 | #18 | $24,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,633 | $83,920 | -6% | #568 of 966 | #245 | $22,312 |
| Fire Protection | $66,617 | $80,497 | -7% | #12 of 19 | #11 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $56,947 | $77,992 | +10% | #80 of 253 | #44 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $39,867 | $68,774 | -26% | #391 of 459 | #326 | $23,281 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,055 | $68,249 | +-0% | #425 of 1176 | #184 | $21,500 |
| Homeland Security | $38,307 | $67,096 | -4% | #18 of 33 | #9 | $26,979 |
| Air Transportation | $35,625 | $66,943 | -22% | #50 of 52 | #42 | $23,781 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $66,530 | +19% | #24 of 85 | #9 | $15,950 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $41,328 | $63,685 | -24% | #413 of 452 | #324 | $15,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $55,917 | $63,533 | -16% | #88 of 93 | #70 | $17,613 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $59,838 | +9% | #13 of 50 | #3 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $40,726 | $59,609 | -22% | #723 of 796 | #587 | $21,500 |
| Business/Commerce | $41,502 | $57,724 | -16% | #219 of 271 | #170 | $26,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $55,570 | -5% | #171 of 275 | #113 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | $40,968 | $53,559 | -23% | #476 of 516 | #409 | $23,406 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $40,047 | $53,450 | +-0% | #7 of 14 | #5 | $20,387 |
| Chemistry | $34,512 | $52,216 | -20% | #200 of 209 | #171 | $20,025 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,632 | $51,386 | -6% | #363 of 610 | #200 | $25,300 |
| Public Health | $35,612 | $51,086 | -13% | #159 of 215 | #106 | $22,375 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $50,818 | -14% | #195 of 215 | #146 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $34,920 | $49,272 | -22% | #169 of 178 | #147 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $25,672 | $48,327 | -16% | #729 of 841 | #547 | $23,327 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,548 | $47,882 | -14% | #550 of 660 | #394 | $20,238 |
| Social Work | $33,575 | $46,705 | -10% | #347 of 420 | #231 | $28,284 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $46,623 | — | — | — | — | $26,750 |
| Insurance | $44,792 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $35,899 | $43,786 | -31% | #556 of 565 | #527 | $19,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,958 | $43,352 | -18% | #408 of 476 | #338 | $20,472 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,740 | $41,893 | -18% | #328 of 345 | #299 | $20,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $30,330 | $41,877 | -17% | #50 of 55 | #40 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $28,273 | $41,384 | -18% | #934 of 1027 | #748 | $22,985 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $25,880 | $41,368 | -18% | #141 of 158 | #112 | $22,853 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,429 | — | — | — | — | $22,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $25,492 | $40,149 | -11% | #34 of 37 | #24 | $17,151 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $27,514 | $39,921 | -18% | #156 of 172 | #132 | $25,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $38,485 | $38,991 | -23% | #174 of 177 | #162 | $28,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,366 | $38,951 | -18% | #654 of 680 | #598 | $24,931 |
| Music | $30,106 | $37,673 | -12% | #219 of 268 | #150 | $19,315 |
| American Sign Language | — | $36,755 | -18% | #19 of 20 | #15 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,596 | $35,365 | -15% | #352 of 423 | #258 | $26,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $20,091 | $35,203 | -28% | #565 of 576 | #516 | $20,509 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $33,100 | — | — | — | — | — |
| History | $29,346 | — | — | — | — | $24,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $28,195 | — | — | — | — | $24,499 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Eastern Kentucky University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $303,276
- Avg rent near campus: $1,179/mo — vs ~$744/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40403 (3.2% cap, Berea)
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🏆 Where Eastern Kentucky University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Room | $6,695 | |
| Board | $5,040 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,665 | $35,355 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,107 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,006 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,326 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,213 |
| $110,001+ | $15,362 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology