Is University of Kentucky worth it?
University of Kentucky is a public, four-year institution in Lexington, Kentucky (large city). It awarded 9,545 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, clinical social work and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,496
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,922
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,025
Average net price
$18,851
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
9,545
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
24,763
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 | $71,461 | $81,941 | 330 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,100 | $70,776 | 328 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $49,431 | $69,451 | 290 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,311 | $55,653 | 235 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $90,985 | $135,755 | 231 |
| Medicine | First professional | $62,460 | $115,241 | 211 |
| Law | First professional | $53,600 | $86,420 | 209 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,551 | $46,570 | 206 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $35,282 | $51,379 | 202 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $58,422 | $84,087 | 183 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,448 | $90,654 | 176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $45,275 | $62,754 | 166 |
| Social Work | Master's | $49,483 | $60,970 | 163 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,312 | $44,352 | 147 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,360 | $52,163 | 137 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 861 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Post-bacc certificate | 420 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 339 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 305 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 292 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 283 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 274 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 230 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 196 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 189 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Kentucky. 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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