by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking is part of that endeavor. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this 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.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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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.
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Our analysis found Northern Kentucky University to be the best value (income $75-$110k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Kentucky in this year’s ranking. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
Northern Kentucky University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,787.
The quality degree programs at Berea College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky. Berea is a private not-for-profit institution located in Berea, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Berea College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,260.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brescia University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. Brescia University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Not only is Brescia University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,456.
The quality degree programs at Murray State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky. Murray State is a medium-sized public school situated in Murray, Kentucky.
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 $75-$110k per year is $14,603.
The quality degree programs at Western Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky. WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Kentucky University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,859.
University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #6. University of Kentucky is a large public school located 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 $75-$110k per year is $21,029.
Centre College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. Danville, 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, Centre College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Kentucky. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,225.
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. Richmond, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. 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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,521.
University of Louisville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a large student population. 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 $75-$110k per year is $21,377.
University of the Cumberlands landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. Williamsburg, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of the Cumberlands has the honor of being ranked #5 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,465.
Morehead State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. Located in Morehead, Kentucky, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Morehead State University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,984.
Lindsey Wilson College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #12. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Columbia, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lindsey Wilson College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,114.
Kentucky State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. KY State is a small public school situated in Frankfort, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kentucky State University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,368.
Thomas More University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. Thomas More University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky.
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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,646.
With a ranking of #15, University of Pikeville did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. UPIKE is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Not only is University of Pikeville a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Kentucky for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,896.
Campbellsville University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. Campbellsville University is located in Campbellsville, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. 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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,097.
With a ranking of #17, Asbury University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wilmore, Kentucky.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Asbury University is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $23,201.
With a ranking of #18, Spalding University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. Louisville, 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, Spalding University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,525.
Bellarmine University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky list. Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Not only is Bellarmine University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $26,706.
Midway University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. Located in Midway, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Midway University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,659.
Kentucky Christian University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking. Located in Grayson, Kentucky, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Kentucky Christian University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $23,901.
Sullivan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #22. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Not only is Sullivan University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Kentucky for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $28,686.
Union College Kentucky did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #23. Union College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Barbourville, Kentucky.
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 $75-$110k per year is $39,252.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
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