University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky · Public · 24,763 undergraduates
Of 105 programs with reported earnings, 102 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 242 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,182 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,119 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,313 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,192 |
| $110k and up | $26,781 |
| All families (average) | $18,851 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,776 | +$35,352 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,451 | +$34,027 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $60,970 | +$25,546 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,941 | +$46,517 | clears the bar | $25,418 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,087 | +$48,663 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,570 | +$11,146 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,379 | +$15,955 | clears the bar | $22,804 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,653 | +$20,229 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $49,544 | +$14,120 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,163 | +$16,739 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,654 | +$55,230 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $62,754 | +$27,330 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $115,241 | +$79,817 | clears the bar | $212,674 | 2.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $85,777 | +$50,353 | clears the bar | $22,562 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $111,868 | +$76,444 | clears the bar | $32,146 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 105 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 71% 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.