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2027 Best Best Schools in Kentucky

2 Colleges in the United States
156 Best Degrees Awarded
$40,404 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Best in Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in Kentucky.

Top Schools in Best

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University Of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in best. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 131 best degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $45,275 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,813. See the full best program report for University Of Kentucky

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Western Kentucky University crest
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Students looking for a strong best program will find one at Western Kentucky University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. Western Kentucky University awarded about 25 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $35,534 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Western Kentucky University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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