Business/Managerial Economics at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in business/managerial economics earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky Compares for Business/Managerial Economics
All 84 colleges reporting business/managerial economics 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 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $162,355 | $174,079 | #1 | $106,701 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $129,425 | $117,768 | #4 | $83,604 |
| 3 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $123,614 | $125,717 | #2 | $82,212 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $117,015 | $110,903 | #7 | $75,227 |
| 5 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $116,367 | $123,858 | #3 | $63,662 |
| 6 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $114,064 | $108,565 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $113,630 | $115,563 | #5 | $81,796 |
| 8 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $108,886 | $95,886 | #14 | $68,627 |
| 9 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $102,249 | $94,047 | #16 | — |
| 10 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $101,674 | $108,501 | #9 | $60,596 |
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| 50 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $75,845 | $85,879 | #32 | $48,050 |
| 51 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $74,435 | $75,679 | #57 | $49,831 |
| 52 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $74,248 | $72,948 | #61 | $53,219 |
| 53 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $74,202 | $84,019 | #35 | $51,081 |
| 54 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $74,103 | $78,873 | #48 | $47,648 |
| 55 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $74,032 | $76,837 | #54 | — |
| 56 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $73,980 | $67,317 | #71 | $38,967 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky business/managerial economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,081 one year after graduating and $74,202 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for business/managerial economics?
Among 84 colleges reporting earnings for business/managerial economics graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/managerial economics at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for business/managerial economics ($77,981), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,441.
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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.