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2023 Best Schools in Kentucky

20 Schools Ranked
$39,687 Average Earnings
$21,861 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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Top Schools in Kentucky

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#1

Georgetown College

Georgetown, Kentucky

Our 2023 rankings named Georgetown College the best school in Kentucky for students working on their degree.

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#2

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bellarmine University is a great place for students.

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#3

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Spalding University is a great place for students.

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#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

The excellent programs at University of Kentucky helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Kentucky.

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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

The excellent programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Kentucky.

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#6

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Thomas More University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #6 on the list.

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#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Schools in Kentucky list.

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#8

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky

With a ranking of #8, Asbury University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#9

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #9, Sullivan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#10

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky

With a ranking of #10, Lindsey Wilson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#11

Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, Kentucky

With a ranking of #11, Kentucky Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#12

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Schools in Kentucky list.

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#13

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands ranked #13 on this year’s Best Schools in Kentucky list.

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#14

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #14 on the list.

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#15

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Schools in Kentucky list.

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#16

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, Kentucky

Union College Kentucky did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #16 on the list.

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#17

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Kentucky ranking.

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#18

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Schools in Kentucky list.

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#19

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky

With a ranking of #19, Midway University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#20

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

With a ranking of #20, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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