Kentucky State University
Frankfort, Kentucky. 1,309 undergraduates. Admits 96% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($27,000) equals 63% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($42,650). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 64% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $40,032 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $42,650 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
36 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | — | $95,538 | $38,599 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | — | $68,550 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | — | $31,194 | $51,033 | $25,067 |
| Social Work | 17 | — | $48,550 | — |
| Journalism | 16 | $31,341 | $43,603 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | — | $42,988 | — |
| Psychology, General | 42 | — | $42,670 | $25,500 |
| Agriculture, General | 14 | — | $42,275 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | $36,381 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 25 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 13 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 6 | — | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 48 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 2 | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 6 | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3 | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | 4 | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 6 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 7 | — | $80,542 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Kentucky State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Kentucky State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $17,637 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Kentucky State University graduates earn?
- Former Kentucky State University students earn a median of $42,650 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Kentucky State University?
- 30% of Kentucky State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Kentucky State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Kentucky State University is $27,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
