Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 69.9%
- Retention Rate
- 86.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,025
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $239/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $116,083 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $114,892 | $249,454 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $114,730 | $139,898 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $93,555 | $80,472 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $92,277 | $53,600 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | Doctoral | $76,460 | |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,015 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,512 | $78,880 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $21,500 |
| Public Health. | Doctoral | $69,338 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,666 | $23,485 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,324 | $22,950 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,592 | $23,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $62,260 | $32,146 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $61,516 | $37,969 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $59,025 ten years after leaving campus, while carrying typical debt loads of $22,500. That debt-to-income ratio of 38% falls within manageable territory for most borrowers. Monthly loan payments of $239 consume about 5% of median graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. Kentucky's strong alumni network opens doors across business, healthcare, and government sectors throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. The 95.7% employment rate reflects solid job placement, though earnings lag behind top-tier research universities. With reasonable debt burdens and steady career prospects, Kentucky delivers an average return on investment for most students.