Business & Commerce at University of Kentucky
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, take a look at what University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 548 business & commerce graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at University of Kentucky
Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 567 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 561 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 567 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from University of Kentucky
Those who finish University of Kentucky’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,882 |
| 2 years | $47,462 |
| 3 years | $57,843 |
| 4 years | $67,957 |
| 5 years | $82,518 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $67,957, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business & Commerce graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $23,055.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at University of Kentucky are 43% women (238) and 57% men (310).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 425 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 43% were women (183) and 57% were men (242).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 348 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 14% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 119 master’s business & commerce graduates at University of Kentucky, 45% were women (54) and 55% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 28%.*
Business & Commerce Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 4 doctoral business & commerce degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at University of Kentucky
This Business & Commerce program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 548 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.