C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
30/100 · earnings-weighted

Union College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Barbourville, Kentucky 40906
Union College campus, Barbourville, KY
Union College campus, Barbourville, KY. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
F
26/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
D
31/100

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

1,129
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
55%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Union College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,002
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,529
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
32.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
980
Average SAT
19
Median ACT
52.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 21st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused 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 Union College

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,614$87,221-2%#470 of 966#175$15,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,875$51,079-25%#1067 of 1176#921$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$41,475-24%#584 of 610#532—

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.

For parents & investors

The Union College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $139,280
  • Avg rent near campus: $828/mo — vs ~$394/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40903 (7.4% cap, Pineville)

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🏆 Where Union College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
of 20 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $28,737 $28,737
Room $3,542
Board $4,719
Total Cost (On-Campus) $44,807 $44,807

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 59 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 56 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 29 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 27 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 21 grads/yr Psychology, General 17 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 17 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 17 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 12 grads/yr Education, General 12 grads/yr Medical Informatics 9 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 8 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 grads/yr Athletic Training/Trainer 5 grads/yr Accounting 5 grads/yr Health and Wellness, General 5 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Union College's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Computer network support specialists
$73k/yr 152,700 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,129
Total Students
42%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 3%
Black 10%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 28%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%
Hybrid (Some Online) 54%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Union College?
Union College has an acceptance rate of 55%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Union College?
Tuition at Union College is $28,737 for in-state students and $28,737 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Union College?
The graduation rate at Union College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Union College a good school?
Union College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Union College?
Union College has a total enrollment of 1,129 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology