Brescia University
Owensboro, Kentucky · Private, nonprofit · 545 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,977 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,343 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,984 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,910 |
| $110k and up | $5,548 |
| All families (average) | $8,709 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,285 | +$20,861 | clears the bar | $35,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $50,197 | +$14,773 | clears the bar | $26,796 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $22,619 | -$12,805 | falls short | $29,820 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $42,269 | +$6,845 | clears the bar | $24,415 | 3.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 54% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.