Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky · Public · 12,318 undergraduates
Of 65 programs with reported earnings, 59 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 87 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,591 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,005 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,382 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,384 |
| $110k and up | $17,009 |
| All families (average) | $11,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,384 | +$5,960 | clears the bar | $22,985 | 3.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $47,882 | +$12,458 | clears the bar | $20,238 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,352 | +$7,928 | clears the bar | $20,472 | 2.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,778 | +$84,354 | clears the bar | $54,949 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,920 | +$48,496 | clears the bar | $22,312 | 0.5 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $92,289 | +$56,865 | clears the bar | $30,849 | 0.5 yrs |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's Degree | $99,631 | +$64,207 | clears the bar | $30,616 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,327 | +$12,903 | clears the bar | $23,327 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,724 | +$22,300 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $38,951 | +$3,527 | clears the bar | $24,931 | 7.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $46,705 | +$11,281 | clears the bar | $28,284 | 2.5 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's Degree | $67,096 | +$31,672 | clears the bar | $26,979 | 0.9 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $66,943 | +$31,519 | clears the bar | $23,781 | 0.8 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $66,530 | +$31,106 | clears the bar | $15,950 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $72,321 | +$36,897 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 65 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.