Business/Commerce at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 392 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in business/commerce earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 76 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $69,873 | $63,580 | #184 | $46,300 |
| 77 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $69,623 | $66,267 | #162 | $53,553 |
| 78 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $69,592 | $62,655 | #192 | — |
| 79 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $69,451 | $78,640 | #34 | $49,431 |
| 80 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $69,365 | $66,021 | #164 | $57,225 |
| 81 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $68,984 | $62,771 | #189 | $46,958 |
| 82 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $68,936 | $62,727 | #190 | $51,146 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at University of Kentucky
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,349 | $111,868 | $32,146 |
Other Majors at University of Kentucky by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,431 one year after graduating and $69,451 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.