2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky
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The Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in Kentucky to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky
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Our analysis found Western Kentucky University to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kentucky. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,055 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,984 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 22 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Murray State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Murray State is a medium-sized public school situated in Murray, Kentucky. It awarded 1,603 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Murray State full time pay an average of $9,252 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,528. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,713 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindsey Wilson College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 416 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Lindsey Wilson College is $25,718. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,348 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Kentucky. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,083 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UofL is $12,370. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,716. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UofL accumulate an average of $23,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Morehead State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Morehead, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,170 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Morehead State University full time pay an average of $9,462 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,106. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,271 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Northern Kentucky University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. This fairly large public school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 2,289 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend NKU full time pay an average of $10,392 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,448. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,974 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, Midway University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Midway, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 165 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,850 to cover tuition and fees at Midway. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,845 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Brescia University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, and it awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,950 to cover tuition and fees at Brescia University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,269 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kentucky Wesleyan College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Wesleyan is located in Owensboro, Kentucky and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,660 to cover tuition and fees at Wesleyan. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wesleyan accumulate an average of $26,124 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Sullivan University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This small private for-profit school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 206 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,495 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Asbury University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wilmore, Kentucky. It awarded 359 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Asbury, expect to pay an average of $32,652 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,330 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Eastern is a fairly large public school situated in Richmond, Kentucky. It awarded 2,456 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern is $9,752. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,024. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,405 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Union College Kentucky ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Union College Kentucky is a small private not-for-profit school located in Barbourville, Kentucky that handed out 206 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,889 to cover tuition and fees at Union College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,216 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, University of Pikeville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UPIKE is located in Pikeville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at UPIKE is $22,650. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,323 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Kentucky Christian University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Grayson, Kentucky, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 90 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Kentucky Christian University, expect to pay an average of $22,130 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,035 in student loans. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 2% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Pineville, Kentucky that handed out 9 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,860 to cover tuition and fees at Clear Creek Springs. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kentucky State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. This small public school is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and it awarded 156 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $9,020 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KY State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,870. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,597 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Kentucky ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the large public school awarded 5,377 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UK is $12,610. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,608. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,735 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Kentucky Mountain Bible College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Jackson, Kentucky, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend KMBC, expect to pay an average of $9,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
Beckfield College - Florence landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Beckfield College - Florence is a very small private for-profit school situated in Florence, Kentucky. It awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Beckfield College - Florence does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,295. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Beckfield College - Florence. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #21, American National University - Lexington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree.
ANU Lexington is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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With a ranking of #21, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 799 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cumberlands accumulate an average of $24,361 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Cumberlands is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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