Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, Kentucky · Private, nonprofit · 746 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr). Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,214 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,368 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,774 |
| $75k to $110k | $44,322 |
| $110k and up | $44,322 |
| All families (average) | $21,311 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $87,221 | +$51,797 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,079 | +$15,655 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $41,475 | +$6,051 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $46,458 | +$11,034 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $52,127 | +$16,703 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $55,247 | +$19,823 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $63,794 | +$28,370 | clears the bar | $14,447 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 53% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.