Top Ranked Programs
University of Pikeville's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Business Administration is the largest program with 41 graduates, followed by Biology, General, Criminal Justice, Psychology, General, and Nursing. Across 12 programs, the institution concentrates its degree output in Business and related applied fields. The highest-earning programs at University of Pikeville reflect strong outcomes in business and professional disciplines. Biology, General leads with median earnings of $71,225 four years after enrollment across 35 graduates, followed by Business Administration with $49,971 and Social Work with $41,979. Criminal Justice and Communication and Media Studies round out the top earners, delivering median earnings of $41,524 and $39,943 respectively. This earnings pattern aligns with the institution's emphasis on Business, where graduates typically move directly into the workforce in stable, in-demand roles. The program portfolio reflects a regional private institution serving students who prioritize career preparation and early-career earnings. Most of these programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the labor market directly after completion, rather than pursuing graduate or professional school. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.