Is Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Eastern Kentucky University is a public, four-year institution in Richmond, Kentucky (small town). It awarded 3,517 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, registered nursing and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,393
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,691
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,795
Average net price
$11,040
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
3,517
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,318
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,633 | $83,920 | 255 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $104,754 | $119,778 | 192 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,273 | $41,384 | 168 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,548 | $47,882 | 166 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,958 | $43,352 | 160 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's | $73,507 | $99,631 | 150 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,366 | $38,951 | 113 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $71,240 | $92,289 | 113 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $62,464 | $72,321 | 90 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $41,502 | $57,724 | 75 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,612 | $51,086 | 73 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $66,512 | $71,506 | 73 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $42,861 | $46,153 | 72 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $44,070 | $45,142 | 70 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,672 | $48,327 | 67 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 245 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 147 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's | 88 |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 80 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 61 |
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Sources: federal figures for Eastern Kentucky University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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