Top master's in accounting programs in Kentucky

Accounting master’s graduates in Kentucky earn a weighted average salary of $66,042 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our accounting graduate rankings cover 3 of the 4 programs available in Kentucky, accounting for 84% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Kentucky | #106 in Accounting nationally

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Economic score 0.27

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $70,714

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Kentucky | #254 in Accounting nationally

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

Economic score 0.55

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $57,477

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,786

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Kentucky | #284 in Accounting nationally

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Economic score 0.80

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $65,990

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $53,777

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in accounting in Kentucky?

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in accounting is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in accounting earn in Kentucky?

Salary

$66,042

The median master's degree in accounting graduate earns $66,042 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in accounting cost in Kentucky?

Net cost

$15,265

The average annual cost of a master's degree in accounting is $15,265. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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