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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Campbellsville University #1251 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $47,650, placing Campbellsville University in the 9.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Campbellsville University #1208 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Campbellsville University #1251 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Campbellsville University enrolls roughly 2,840 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 64.5% freshman retention rate and a 42.0% six-year graduation rate, reflecting solid completion outcomes for its student body. Where Campbellsville University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Campbellsville University #1208 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $47,650, and they earn about $6,884 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Campbellsville University in the 29.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's strength in Business and related fields that connect directly to stable career pathways. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Campbellsville University sits in the 26.4 percentile for access and the 76.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes place the institution in the 0.5 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students seeking a private institution with demonstrated return on investment and a clear connection between degree and earnings, Campbellsville University offers a focused value proposition anchored in career-ready programming and measurable financial outcomes.
Campbellsville University's published cost of attendance is $42,603. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,880, middle-income families pay around $18,476, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,105. Azimuth ranks Campbellsville University #330 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. Campbellsville participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and the institution provides need-based scholarships to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making enrollment accessible across income levels. Families should review the net price illusion to understand how sticker price and net price differ and why the latter is the more accurate affordability measure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,156, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,370; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,650, median federal debt of $17,156 projects to a monthly payment of about $194 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Campbellsville University is a good fit for students interested in business and related fields who want a private nonprofit university experience in KY. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $47,650, placing Campbellsville University in the 9.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,884 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Campbellsville University in the 29.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 20.1% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 46.6% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Campbellsville University in the 5.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: Business represents 21% of degrees, so students interested in other fields may find fewer options, and the published cost of attendance is $23,105, which may require families to carefully weigh affordability.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Campbellsville University's published cost of attendance is $42,603. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,880, middle-income families pay around $18,476, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,105.
Azimuth ranks Campbellsville University #330 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.
Campbellsville participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and the institution provides need-based scholarships to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making enrollment accessible across income levels.
Families should review the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) to understand how sticker price and net price differ and why the latter is the more accurate affordability measure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,156, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,370; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,650, median federal debt of $17,156 projects to a monthly payment of about $194 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/).
Graduates of Campbellsville University earn median 4-year earnings of $47,650, placing Campbellsville University in the 9.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,884 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Campbellsville University in the 29.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Campbellsville University #1208 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Campbellsville University draws strength from its concentration in business and professional fields.
Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 85 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,805, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Social Work program graduates 51 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,942, also tracking at 1.1x the benchmark.
General Studies and Criminal Justice round out the largest cohorts, with Criminal Justice graduates earning $41,900 at 0.8x the field benchmark. This program-mix signature — anchored in Business — aligns with the institution's overall earnings trajectory and reflects the labor-market demand for graduates in applied professional fields.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
19 graduates
Business/Commerce, General
85 graduates
Social Work
51 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
28 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
30 graduates
Campbellsville University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 85 graduates, followed by Social Work, General Studies, Criminal Justice, and Kinesiology.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 370 students annually, the institution's program portfolio emphasizes applied business, education, and health-related fields aligned with regional workforce demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in business-adjacent and applied professional pathways.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $79,651 four years after enrollment across 19 graduates, followed by Business/Commerce, General with $59,805 and 51 graduates, and Social Work with $55,942. Kinesiology and Criminal Justice round out the highest-earning programs, with graduates earning $50,692 and $41,900 respectively.
These outcomes correspond to the institution's concentration in Business, which accounts for a substantial share of degree output and drives the overall earnings profile. Most of Campbellsville University's programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with regional and national workforce trends. For students evaluating program choice, the earnings variation across fields underscores the importance of selecting a major aligned with both personal interests and career goals.
