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#22 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
30 Colleges
18,798 Yearly Graduations
$42,222 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Kentucky ranked #22 in the nation for graduate degrees with 18,798 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Graduate students from Kentucky can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $10,555 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $12,540. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3,247 Yearly Degrees
$4,582 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Cumberlands handed out 3,247 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of the Cumberlands

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,282 $4,282
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $315 $315

#2

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,848 Yearly Degrees
$8,773 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Campbellsville University ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,848 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Campbellsville University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,473 $8,473
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $411 $411

#3

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
2,524 Yearly Degrees
$13,674 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UK ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 2,524 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Kentucky

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,311 $32,185
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,363 $1,363
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $685 $1,789

#4

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
2,303 Yearly Degrees
$13,725 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UofL handed out 2,303 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Louisville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,524 $27,638
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $201 $201
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $752 $1,536

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
1,317 Yearly Degrees
$10,284 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northern Kentucky University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,317 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northern Kentucky University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,900 $15,210
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $384 $384
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $550 $845

#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
991 Yearly Degrees
$12,140 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Western Kentucky University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 991 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Kentucky University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,140 $18,340
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $607 $917

#7

Frontier Nursing University

Hyden, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
913 Yearly Degrees
$20,780 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Frontier Nursing University handed out 913 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Frontier Nursing University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,080 $19,080
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,700 $1,700
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $636 $636

#8

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
883 Yearly Degrees
$10,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Eastern Kentucky University was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 883 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Kentucky University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,900 $13,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $550 $580

#9

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
618 Yearly Degrees
$9,882 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Murray State handed out 618 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Murray State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,982 $13,644
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $499 $528

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
550 Yearly Degrees
$9,132 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SBTS handed out 550 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,550 $8,550
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $582 $582
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $475 $475

#11

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
332 Yearly Degrees
$12,106 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Spalding handed out 332 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Spalding University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,006 $12,006
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $667 $667

#12

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
326 Yearly Degrees
$17,275 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Asbury Theological Seminary was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 326 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Asbury Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,440 $16,440
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $835 $835
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $685 $685

#13

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
275 Yearly Degrees
$13,652 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Bellarmine U handed out 275 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bellarmine University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,652 $13,652
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $758 $758

#14

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
268 Yearly Degrees
$9,719 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Lindsey Wilson College handed out 268 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lindsey Wilson College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,548 $9,548
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $171 $171
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $579 $579

#15

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
237 Yearly Degrees
$10,557 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Morehead State University handed out 237 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Morehead State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,260 $10,260
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $297 $297
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $570 $570

#16

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
232 Yearly Degrees
$15,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Sullivan University was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 232 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sullivan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,840 $15,840
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $660 $660

#17

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
222 Yearly Degrees
$8,370 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Pikeville was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 222 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Pikeville

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,370 $8,370
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $465 $465

#18

Georgetown College

Georgetown, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
168 Yearly Degrees
$11,745 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Georgetown College ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 168 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgetown College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,070 $11,070
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $675 $675
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $410 $410

#19

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
116 Yearly Degrees
$8,210 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Union College ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 116 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Union College Kentucky

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,160 $8,160
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $50 $50
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $340 $340

#20

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
98 Yearly Degrees
$11,820 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Thomas More handed out 98 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Thomas More University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,440 $10,440
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,380 $1,380
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $580 $580

#21

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
94 Yearly Degrees
$7,464 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 30 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Midway ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 94 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Midway University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,314 $7,314
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $406 $406

#22

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
66 Yearly Degrees
$9,990 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Asbury handed out 66 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Asbury University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,990 $9,990
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $555 $555

#23

Brescia University

Owensboro, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
52 Yearly Degrees
$16,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Brescia University was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 52 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Brescia University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,500 $15,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $700 $700
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $625 $625

#24

Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
37 Yearly Degrees
$5,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Kentucky Christian University was ranked the #24 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 37 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kentucky Christian University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,950 $4,950
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $250 $250
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $375 $375

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
34 Yearly Degrees
$11,838 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Louisville Seminary handed out 34 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,502 $11,502
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $336 $336
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $426 $426

Other Kentucky Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Kentucky State University 29
27 Lexington Theological Seminary 18
28 Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 0
28 Galen College of Nursing - Louisville 0
28 American National University - Lexington 0

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