University of Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky · Private, nonprofit · 1,135 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr). Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,115 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,160 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,075 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,065 |
| $110k and up | $25,755 |
| All families (average) | $20,311 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $224,231 | +$188,807 | clears the bar | $246,625 | 1.3 yrs |
| Optometry | First Professional Degree | $120,196 | +$84,772 | clears the bar | $231,267 | 2.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,971 | +$14,547 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,442 | +$39,018 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,588 | +$38,164 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $71,225 | +$35,801 | clears the bar | $20,191 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $41,524 | +$6,100 | clears the bar | $22,330 | 3.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $49,902 | +$14,478 | clears the bar | $4,895 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,878 | +$47,454 | clears the bar | $32,450 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,943 | +$4,519 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $36,199 | +$775 | clears the bar | $16,806 | 21.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $41,979 | +$6,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Master's Degree | $53,391 | +$17,967 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.