Business/Commerce at Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY · Bachelor's Degree
Kentucky State University graduates in business/commerce earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kentucky State University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 266 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $44,751 | $47,185 | #267 | — |
| 267 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $44,751 | $46,566 | #268 | — |
| 268 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $44,662 | $47,661 | #266 | $29,472 |
| 269 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,392 | $48,001 | #264 | $27,013 |
| 270 | Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $41,964 | $39,245 | #270 | $37,212 |
| 271 | Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY | $36,644 | $34,877 | #271 | $26,372 |
Other Majors at Kentucky State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,767 | $33,099 | #565 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,743 | — | #883 of 1027 |
| Journalism | $42,363 | — | #177 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,522 | $25,378 | #343 of 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kentucky State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,013 one year after graduating and $42,392 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kentucky State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Kentucky State University ranks #269 by median pay four years after graduation, and #264 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Kentucky State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Kentucky State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.