Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia, Kentucky · Private, nonprofit · 1,585 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,745 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,966 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,066 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,208 |
| $110k and up | $18,182 |
| All families (average) | $15,070 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $50,223 | +$14,799 | clears the bar | $42,874 | 2.9 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,004 | +$6,580 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,415 | +$23,991 | clears the bar | $24,337 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,686 | +$4,262 | clears the bar | $24,413 | 5.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,969 | +$4,545 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,009 | +$16,585 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,656 | +$34,232 | clears the bar | $15,700 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $34,691 | -$733 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $40,618 | +$5,194 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 4.1 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $37,436 | +$2,012 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 44% 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.