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2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Kentucky

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,262 Avg Student Debt
$53,105 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Badge [Higher Education/Higher Education Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/higher-education-higher-education-administration/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for higher education/higher education administration students.

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2027 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Kentucky

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the higher education/higher education administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools

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Murray State University earned the #1 spot for value among higher education/higher education administration schools in Kentucky. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,900 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $23,420. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $53,881 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in higher education/higher education administration will find it at Eastern Kentucky University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $25,122. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $43,891 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,122 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Louisville earned it the #3 place for higher education/higher education administration. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,136, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. Typical student debt for higher education/higher education administration graduates is $21,910. Soon after graduation, higher education/higher education administration degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $82,333. That is a strong return on a $21,910 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky is a great value for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Early-career higher education/higher education administration graduates make about $57,665. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value higher education/higher education administration schools. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,770. Students borrow a median of $26,766 to complete the higher education/higher education administration program here. Higher Education/higher Education Administration graduates of Bellarmine University earn a median of $46,024 early in their careers. Set against $26,766 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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