Compare 12 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $49,809.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Business/Commerce, General. tells a different story. Across 12 programs in Kentucky, earnings range from $40,579 to $64,225—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Transylvania University's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $64,225, well above the state average of $49,809. Northern Kentucky University follows at $61,090, while the University of Kentucky delivers $59,354 with its much larger cohort of 320 students—proving program outcomes vary independently of school size or prestige.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Transylvania UniversityPrivate | $64,225 | 18 | $27,000 | Good | $53,813 | High |
| #2 | $61,090 | 16 | $23,000 | Good | $14,877 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $59,354 | 320 | $22,500 | Good | $30,006 | Challenging |
| #4 | $51,203 | 85 | $14,911 | Excellent | $11,623 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Spalding UniversityPrivate | $47,782 | 22 | $25,250 | Manageable | $17,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | $47,451 | 33 | $22,250 | Manageable | $10,050 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Campbellsville UniversityPrivate | $46,822 | 73 | $17,156 | Good | $10,370 | Manageable |
| #8 | $46,726 | 75 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,685 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Georgetown CollegePrivate | $46,480 | 11 | $25,200 | Manageable | $24,160 | High |
| #10 | Midway UniversityPrivate | $44,658 | 36 | $21,301 | Manageable | $17,812 | High |
| #11 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $41,341 | 79 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | High |
| #12 | Kentucky Wesleyan CollegePrivate | $40,579 | 24 | $23,250 | Manageable | $24,773 | 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 →
