by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Kentucky Schools For The Money For Those Making $0-$30k for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Northern Kentucky University the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Kentucky for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school located in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
Not only is Northern Kentucky University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $1,287.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Berea College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Berea, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Berea College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,447.
Out of the 23 bachelor’s degree schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #3 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Kentucky is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,926.
The quality degree programs at Murray State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky. Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Murray State University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,986.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Centre College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Danville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Centre College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,849.
Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #6. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large public school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Not only is Western Kentucky University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,303.
University of Louisville did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #7. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Louisville is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,436.
University of the Cumberlands ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of the Cumberlands is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,137.
Morehead State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school located in Morehead, Kentucky.
Not only is Morehead State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,276.
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Eastern Kentucky University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,251.
Brescia University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brescia University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,206.
Kentucky State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking. KY State is a public institution located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Not only is Kentucky State University a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,905.
University of Pikeville landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking. University of Pikeville is a small private not-for-profit school located in Pikeville, Kentucky.
University of Pikeville has the honor of being ranked #20 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,075.
With a ranking of #14, Thomas More University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Crestview Hills, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Thomas More University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,556.
Lindsey Wilson College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking. Lindsey Wilson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, Kentucky.
Not only is Lindsey Wilson College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $17,337.
Bellarmine University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #16. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Bellarmine University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,161.
Union College Kentucky ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Union College is located in Barbourville, Kentucky and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Union College Kentucky is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,522.
Spalding University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #18. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Spalding University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $21,416.
With a ranking of #19, Asbury University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Asbury University a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $21,274.
With a ranking of #20, Campbellsville University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Not only is Campbellsville University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $23,190.
Midway University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Located in Midway, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Midway University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $21,413.
With a ranking of #22, Sullivan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school situated in Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sullivan University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,236.
With a ranking of #23, Kentucky Christian University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kentucky list. Grayson, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Kentucky Christian University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,619.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.