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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Murray State University the best school in Kentucky for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Murray, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,500 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Murray State is $9,432. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,888. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Murray State accumulate an average of $21,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Murray State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Northern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kentucky. This fairly large public school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 2,147 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $10,592 in tuition and fees if they attend NKU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,848. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NKU accumulate an average of $22,440 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at NKU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 16 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Kentucky University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Eastern is located in Richmond, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,492 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $9,844 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,222. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Eastern accumulate an average of $23,082 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Eastern. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 16 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellarmine University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bellarmine University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 660 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bellarmine U, expect to pay an average of $45,630 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,971 in student loans.
Bellarmine U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Kentucky University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the fairly large public school awarded 3,009 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WKU accumulate an average of $22,570 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that WKU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the large public school awarded 5,449 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UK is $12,859. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,276. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UK accumulate an average of $21,844 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UK does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
Midway University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Midway University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Midway, Kentucky that handed out 204 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,050 to cover tuition and fees at Midway. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,297 in student loans.
Midway does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Morehead State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school located in Morehead, Kentucky that handed out 1,135 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend Morehead State University full time pay an average of $9,560 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,286. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,121 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Morehead State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Spalding University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Spalding is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 216 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Spalding is $27,050. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Spalding accumulate an average of $24,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Spalding. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Berea College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Berea is located in Berea, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 316 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,026 to cover tuition and fees at Berea. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,157 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Berea. In 2020-2021 about 1% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Louisville ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the large public school awarded 3,008 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kentucky who attend UofL full time pay an average of $12,520 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,866. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,473 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UofL. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Thomas More University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. It awarded 288 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,810 to cover tuition and fees at Thomas More. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Thomas More accumulate an average of $23,126 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Thomas More. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It awarded 1,360 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cumberlands accumulate an average of $17,690 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cumberlands. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Campbellsville University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky list. Campbellsville, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 421 students in 2021-2022.
Campbellsville University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,100. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Campbellsville University accumulate an average of $21,915 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Campbellsville University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Union College Kentucky came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Barbourville, Kentucky, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,065 to cover tuition and fees at Union College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,924 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Union College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Sullivan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the small private for-profit school awarded 152 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,867 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sullivan University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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