by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 19 schools across Kentucky to determine which have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k 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. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Northern Kentucky University the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Kentucky for students working on their master’s degree. NKU is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northern Kentucky University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Kentucky for overall quality.
A rank of #2 on our Best Master’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. Located in Murray, Kentucky, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Murray State University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Kentucky.
The quality degree programs at University of the Cumberlands helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Not only is University of the Cumberlands a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Kentucky for overall quality.
Out of the 19 master’s degree schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #4 spot on the list. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Kentucky has the honor of being ranked #1 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Eastern Kentucky University has the honor of being ranked #9 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #6, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Louisville a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Kentucky for overall quality.
Western Kentucky University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. WKU is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Not only is Western Kentucky University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Kentucky for overall quality.
Lindsey Wilson College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Located in Columbia, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Lindsey Wilson College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Morehead State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Morehead State University has the honor of being ranked #16 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #10, Georgetown College did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Georgetown, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Georgetown College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Kentucky.
Brescia University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Brescia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Brescia University has the honor of being ranked #17 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Thomas More University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Crestview Hills, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Thomas More University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Kentucky for overall quality.
Bellarmine University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking. Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bellarmine University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Spalding University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Spalding University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Kentucky for overall quality.
With a ranking of #15, Campbellsville University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’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 #5 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Asbury University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Asbury University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Union College Kentucky ranked #17 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Barbourville, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Union College Kentucky is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Kentucky.
With a ranking of #18, Sullivan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the school is a small private for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sullivan University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Kentucky.
With a ranking of #19, Midway University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Kentucky list. Midway is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midway, Kentucky.
Not only is Midway University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Kentucky for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
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