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2027 Best Best Schools in Kentucky

4 Colleges in the United States
142 Best Degrees Awarded
$56,009 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best best schools.

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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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No school ranked higher than University Of Kentucky this year for best. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 43 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $57,725 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from University Of Kentucky

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Northern Kentucky University crest
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Students looking for a strong best program will find one at Northern Kentucky University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Northern Kentucky University awarded about 23 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Northern Kentucky University earn around $58,199 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,572 in student loans. Get the full best details for Northern Kentucky University

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Murray State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #3. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. Murray State University graduates 64% of students within six years. Murray State University awarded about 34 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $53,876 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,420. See the full best program report for Murray State University

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Students looking for a strong best program will find one at Eastern Kentucky University, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Eastern Kentucky University awarded about 42 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $54,235 in their early career. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,122 in student loans. See the full best program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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