Is University of Pikeville worth it?
University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pikeville, Kentucky (small town). It awarded 575 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in osteopathic medicine, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,733
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,132
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,231
Average net price
$20,311
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
575
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,135
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First professional | $61,506 | $224,231 | 226 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $76,570 | $74,442 | 44 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $36,213 | $49,971 | 44 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $47,813 | $49,902 | 37 |
| Optometry | First professional | $120,196 | N/A | 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $52,889 | $73,588 | 31 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,699 | $71,225 | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,784 | $36,199 | 18 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $27,025 | $41,524 | 16 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $82,878 | N/A | 16 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $39,943 | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | Doctoral professional practice | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 62 |
| Optometry | Doctoral professional practice | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 50 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 28 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Social Work, Other | Master's | 19 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Bachelor's | 19 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Pikeville. 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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