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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Kentucky

11,013 Business, Management & Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Business, Management & Marketing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Kentucky

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,557
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,896
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,896
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,896
Master’s Degree 2,611
Associate Degree 643
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 137
Post-Master’s Certificate 137
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 72
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 72

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Kentucky

414,000 people in the state and 34,973,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business, management and marketing.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, business, management and marketing grads earn an average of $57,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,383 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
922 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,356 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. An average student at Campbellsville University will pay a net price of $19,819.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,828.

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

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Cumberlands grads earn an average salary of $33,995. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,476.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723. This public school has an average net price of $13,763. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#8

Sullivan University

Louisville
317 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,692 a year. 92% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Thomas More University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,902 after earning their degree at this institution.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in KY

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,970
Operations Research Analysts 28% $63,890
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $53,640
Real Estate Appraisers 21% $41,810
Financial Managers 20% $98,540
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 19% $35,740
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Cargo and Freight Agents 18% $39,500
Technical Writers 17% $59,970
Business Professors 16% $73,770
Loan Officers 16% $60,400
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $89,550
Management Analysts 15% $67,130
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Economists 14% $0
Personal Financial Advisors 14% $62,270
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 13% $34,040
Training and Development Specialists 12% $50,190
Financial Examiners 12% $55,290
Credit Analysts 12% $70,860
Tax Preparers 11% $30,080
Financial Analysts 11% $65,760
Insurance Sales Agents 11% $47,640
Administrative Services Managers 10% $70,760
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 10% $36,480
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 10% $46,030
Sales Workers 10% $26,080
Accountants and Auditors 10% $60,360
Training and Development Managers 9% $100,540
Managers 9% $89,310
Receptionists and Information Clerks 9% $26,810
Financial Specialists 9% $51,350
Marketing Managers 9% $95,590
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 8% $52,520
Sales Representatives 8% $46,290
Human Resources Managers 8% $88,090
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 8% $30,270
Sales Managers 8% $107,770
Food Service Managers 8% $46,630
General and Operations Managers 8% $70,330
Construction Managers 7% $79,090
Customer Service Representatives 7% $29,560
Economics Professors 7% $77,070
Logisticians 7% $70,160
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 7% $58,160
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $59,970
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 7% $45,370
Mathematical Science Professors 7% $60,170
Purchasing Managers 6% $108,000
Human Resources Specialists 6% $54,570
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 6% $54,030
Real Estate Brokers 5% $41,480
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Real Estate Sales Agents 5% $36,780
Industrial Production Managers 5% $90,690
Lodging Managers 4% $55,590
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Sales Supervisors 4% $67,160
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $81,700
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 3% $58,110
Parts Salespersons 3% $28,530
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $46,440
Budget Analysts 3% $53,050
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $34,310
Brokerage Clerks 2% $43,030
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 0% $83,730
Dispatchers 0% $37,170
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 0% $40,570
Survey Researchers 0% $58,640
Statistical Assistants 0% $0
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers 0% $0
Compensation and Benefits Managers 0% $93,340
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -2% $0
Office Clerks -2% $27,270
Tellers -4% $26,980
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -5% $40,010
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $47,010
Purchasing Agents -5% $0
Procurement Clerks -7% $43,440
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -7% $32,030
Data Entry Keyers -9% $28,770
Computer Programmers -9% $71,410
Advertising Sales Agents -10% $43,260
Travel Agents -12% $38,920
Editors -13% $40,330
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -19% $46,620
Word Processors and Typists -37% $38,800

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