Compare 12 Auditing. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $54,204.
The highest-earning Auditing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $38K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Kentucky's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $67,805, well above the $54,204 state average. University of Louisville follows at $64,110, while Transylvania University rounds out the top three at $62,272—proving that different programs deliver comparable outcomes despite varying institutional profiles.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Kentucky graduates borrow $22,500 and face just a 6.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Northern Kentucky University leads with a 14.0% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $67,805 | 193 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $64,110 | 92 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,717 | Manageable |
| #3 | Transylvania UniversityPrivate | $62,272 | 23 | $27,000 | Good | $53,813 | High |
| #4 | $61,901 | 20 | $23,000 | Good | $14,877 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $58,675 | 71 | $22,095 | Good | $18,310 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | $55,512 | 18 | $25,000 | Good | $23,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | Thomas More UniversityPrivate | $55,385 | 19 | $26,236 | Good | $21,436 | Challenging |
| #8 | $50,682 | 45 | $22,250 | Good | $10,050 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $50,102 | 25 | $14,911 | Excellent | $11,623 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $48,429 | 44 | $22,500 | Good | $14,685 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $45,889 | 31 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | Challenging |
| #12 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 11 | $24,028 | High | $21,858 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
