Compare 16 Biology, General. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $39,479.
The highest-earning Biology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $42K earnings gap across 16 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of The Cumberlands leads with Biology graduates earning $63,243, while Thomas More University follows at $62,442. Both outperform the state average of $39,479, demonstrating that program-specific strengths matter more than overall school rankings in producing strong career outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $63,243 | 37 | $14,911 | Excellent | $11,623 | Good | |
| #2 | Thomas More UniversityPrivate | $62,442 | 19 | $26,236 | Good | $21,436 | Manageable |
| #3 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | $49,960 | 31 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,000 | High |
| #4 | $49,734 | 64 | $22,250 | Good | $10,050 | Manageable | |
| #5 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $45,398 | 133 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,717 | High |
| #6 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $44,651 | 241 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #7 | $43,852 | 83 | $23,000 | Manageable | $14,877 | High | |
| #8 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $40,116 | 49 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | High |
| #9 | $40,022 | 102 | $22,095 | Manageable | $18,310 | High | |
| #10 | $39,985 | 92 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,685 | High | |
| #11 | Berea CollegePrivate | $29,333 | 27 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent |
| #12 | Transylvania UniversityPrivate | $28,960 | 19 | $27,000 | High | $53,813 | High |
| #13 | University Of PikevillePrivate | $27,273 | 33 | $20,679 | High | $15,610 | High |
| #14 | Centre CollegePrivate | $22,771 | 27 | $27,000 | High | $50,378 | High |
| #15 | Georgetown CollegePrivate | $22,578 | 17 | $25,200 | High | $24,160 | High |
| #16 | Alice Lloyd CollegePrivate | $21,342 | 18 | $19,599 | High | $0 | 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 →
