by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 23 schools in Kentucky, we came up with our list of those that offered 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. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k 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 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.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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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Our analysis found Berea College to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Kentucky in this year’s ranking. Berea is a private not-for-profit institution located in Berea, Kentucky.
Berea College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $4,414.
Out of the 23 bachelor’s degree schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the #2 spot on the list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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 $48-$75k per year is $6,634.
A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list means University of Kentucky is a great place for students working on their degree. UK is a large public school situated 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 $48-$75k per year is $16,418.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list means Murray State University is a great place for students working on their degree. 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 $48-$75k per year is $11,625.
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 $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Danville, Kentucky.
Centre College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,205.
University of Louisville landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Louisville has the honor of being ranked #2 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,544.
With a ranking of #7, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Not only is University of the Cumberlands a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,963.
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Eastern is located in Richmond, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Eastern Kentucky University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,581.
With a ranking of #9, Brescia University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Brescia University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Brescia University has the honor of being ranked #9 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,916.
Lindsey Wilson College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k per year is $13,361.
Morehead State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school situated 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 $48-$75k per year is $11,410.
Western Kentucky University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Western Kentucky University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,852.
Kentucky State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. KY State is a small public school situated in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky State University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,253.
Thomas More University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thomas More University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,551.
With a ranking of #15, University of Pikeville did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. UPIKE is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Not only is University of Pikeville a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,159.
With a ranking of #16, Bellarmine University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Bellarmine University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $21,625.
Spalding University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #17. Spalding is a private not-for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Spalding University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $22,419.
With a ranking of #18, Asbury University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. 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 $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,918.
Union College Kentucky did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #19. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,328.
Campbellsville University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Campbellsville, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Campbellsville University has the honor of being ranked #15 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $23,275.
Midway University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Midway is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midway, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Midway University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,271.
Kentucky Christian University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #22. 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 $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,056.
Sullivan University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. 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 $48-$75k per year is $28,586.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.