Top MBA programs in Kentucky

Business Administration master’s graduates in Kentucky earn a weighted average salary of $59,513 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.

Our business administration graduate rankings cover 7 of the 12 programs available in Kentucky, accounting for 91% 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 business administration. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Kentucky | #151 in Business schools nationally

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Economic score 0.30

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 $79,633

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

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 $29,975

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

#2 in Kentucky | #204 in Business schools nationally

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky

Economic score 0.33

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 $49,787

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 $13,098

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

#3 in Kentucky | #352 in Business schools nationally

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky

Economic score 0.44

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 $59,350

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

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 $24,750

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

#4 in Kentucky | #354 in Business schools nationally

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Economic score 0.44

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 $65,553

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 $30,750

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

#5 in Kentucky | #583 in Business schools nationally

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky

Economic score 0.71

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 $48,432

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 $26,463

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

#6 in Kentucky | #610 in Business schools nationally

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky

Economic score 0.78

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 $57,139

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

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 $41,080

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

#7 in Kentucky | #683 in Business schools nationally

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, Kentucky

Economic score 1.21

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 $37,424

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

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 $27,491

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

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Union College

Barbourville, Kentucky

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

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in business administration is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

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

Salary

$59,513

The median master's degree in business administration graduate earns $59,513 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$16,667

The average annual cost of a master's degree in business administration is $16,667. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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