Compare 13 Communication, General. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $38,433.
With top graduates earning $46,390, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Kentucky's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $46,390, well above the state average of $38,433. University of Louisville follows closely at $45,739, while Northern Kentucky University rounds out the top three at $44,868—demonstrating that multiple Kentucky programs deliver strong outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $46,390 | 236 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #2 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $45,739 | 211 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,717 | High |
| #3 | $44,868 | 73 | $23,000 | Manageable | $14,877 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | $44,335 | 49 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,000 | High |
| #5 | $43,102 | 36 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,685 | High | |
| #6 | Georgetown CollegePrivate | $41,922 | 15 | $25,200 | Manageable | $24,160 | High |
| #7 | $41,080 | 31 | $22,095 | Manageable | $18,310 | High | |
| #8 | Berea CollegePrivate | $37,291 | 24 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent |
| #9 | $36,595 | 20 | $22,250 | Challenging | $10,050 | High | |
| #10 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | $34,141 | 14 | $24,028 | High | $21,858 | High |
| #11 | Lindsey Wilson CollegePrivate | $28,935 | 36 | $16,784 | High | $12,000 | High |
| #12 | $27,754 | 12 | $14,911 | High | $11,623 | High | |
| #13 | University Of PikevillePrivate | $27,482 | 20 | $20,679 | High | $15,610 | 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.
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