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Business Administration & Management Schools in Kentucky

4,967 Business Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Business Administration & Management major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Kentucky

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,255
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,255
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,255
Bachelor’s Degree 1,131
Master’s Degree 870
Associate Degree 521
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 93
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 93
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 93
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a business administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Kentucky

There are 122,770 people in the state and 9,785,040 people in the nation working in business administration jobs.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a business administration grad in the state is $85,970, compared to a typical salary of $103,110 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

440 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
375 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at NKU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution.

364 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Cumberlands.

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville
179 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,692 a year.

#5

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Thomas More. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 42% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,540. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#10

Midway University

Midway
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Midway. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,164. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

Business Administration & Management Careers in KY

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Business Professors 16% $73,770
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $89,550
Management Analysts 15% $67,130
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Administrative Services Managers 10% $70,760
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Managers 9% $89,310
Sales Managers 8% $107,770
General and Operations Managers 8% $70,330
Construction Managers 7% $79,090
Logisticians 7% $70,160
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $59,970
Purchasing Managers 6% $108,000
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Industrial Production Managers 5% $90,690
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 3% $58,110
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $46,440
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $34,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Business & Commerce 2,455
Accounting 772
Marketing 721
Finance & Financial Management 532
Management Sciences & Methods 238
Human Resource Management 139
Managerial Economics 126
Management Information Systems 86

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