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 $30-$48k 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.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $30-$48k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good 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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Northern Kentucky University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Kentucky for overall quality. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Northern Kentucky University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,609.
Out of the 23 bachelor’s degree schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Berea College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Berea, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
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 $30-$48k per year is $1,902.
The quality degree programs at Murray State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky. This medium-sized public school is located in Murray, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Murray State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,928.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list means University of Kentucky is a great place for students working on their degree. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky.
University of Kentucky has the honor of being ranked #1 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,594.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list means Centre College is a great place for students working on their degree. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Danville, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Centre College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,870.
University of Louisville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. University of Louisville is a large public school located 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 $30-$48k per year is $15,466.
With a ranking of #7, Brescia University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. Brescia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Not only is Brescia University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,098.
With a ranking of #8, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. University of the Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
University of the Cumberlands has the honor of being ranked #5 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,036.
Morehead State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
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 $30-$48k per year is $8,959.
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking. Eastern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school located in Richmond, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Kentucky University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,613.
Lindsey Wilson College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, Kentucky.
Not only is Lindsey Wilson College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,301.
Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #12. 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. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,192.
Kentucky State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #13. KY State is a small public school situated in Frankfort, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kentucky State University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,993.
Thomas More University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky.
Not only is Thomas More University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,494.
Union College Kentucky landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking. Barbourville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Union College Kentucky has the honor of being ranked #21 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,102.
University of Pikeville did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Pikeville, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is University of Pikeville a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,249.
Bellarmine University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bellarmine University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $20,462.
With a ranking of #18, Spalding University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Spalding University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,188.
Asbury University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #19. Asbury is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Not only is Asbury University a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,246.
Midway University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking. Midway University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Midway, Kentucky.
Midway University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,087.
Campbellsville University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Campbellsville University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,563.
Kentucky Christian University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky list. Located in Grayson, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Kentucky Christian University has the honor of being ranked #22 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,852.
Sullivan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #23. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sullivan University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $28,276.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.