Brescia University

Brescia University's published cost of attendance is $44,328. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $8,977, middle-income families pay around $12,984, and higher-income families pay approximately $5,548.

Azimuth ranks Brescia University #356 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Brescia University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The aid structure is need-based; families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,430, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,871; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at Brescia University's median four-year earnings of $51,492, median federal debt of $29,430 projects to a monthly payment of about $333 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Brescia University graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,492, placing Brescia University in the 11.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,840 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Brescia University in the 12.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Brescia University #993 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Brescia University's concentration in business and professional fields.

Social Work is the largest program with 44 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,285, representing 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. Business/Commerce, General and Psychology, General follow as substantial enrollment drivers, with Accounting and Biology, General rounding out the institution's core academic portfolio.

This program mix — anchored in Business — aligns with regional labor-market demand in KY and supports graduates into stable, career-focused pathways that generate consistent long-term earnings growth.

Brescia University's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private, career-focused university in Kentucky. Social Work is the largest program with 44 graduates, followed by Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Accounting, and Biology, General.

Across 9 programs serving roughly 159 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor markets. Social Work leads the earnings profile, with graduates earning median earnings of $56,285 four years after enrollment [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).

The concentration in Business — representing 25% of degrees — anchors the institution's economic signature, with Education at 6% and Arts at 3% providing complementary pathways. This portfolio reflects Brescia University's positioning as a professional and applied-skills-oriented institution serving students who prioritize direct workforce entry and regional career stability.

Most of Brescia University's programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly in business, accounting, management, and related fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these applied-professional fields align with regional labor-market demand in Kentucky and neighboring states.

For students seeking a smaller, regionally anchored institution with clear pathways into stable professional careers, Brescia University's program mix delivers predictable, accessible outcomes.