by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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UK is in the top 10% of the country for general business. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 421 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 352 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 324 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in general business from UK. This makes it the #21 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in general business in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,431 a year. This is higher than $47,842, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, general business students borrow a median amount of $53,905 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at UK is $486 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 352 general business majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 294 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UK general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from UK make a median salary of $72,349 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $78,070.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 general business majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 383 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 298 |
| Accounting | 202 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 78 |
| Business Administration & Management | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.