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Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public · Visit Website

Eastern Kentucky University's main campus is located in Richmond, Kentucky, offering a blend of academic and recreational spaces. The university is known for its strong programs in education, nursing, and criminal justice. EKU's location in the Kentucky bluegrass region provides students with access to outdoor activities, while its multiple branch campuses and online programs extend its reach throughout the state.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$39,149/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

48/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,130/yr

Out-of-state: $20,820/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 39% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$7,107	$28,428	13.8x
$30K – $48K	$7,006	$28,024	14.0x
$48K – $75K	$9,326	$37,304	10.5x
$75K – $110K	$14,213	$56,852	6.9x
$110K+	$15,362	$61,448	6.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,130	$40,520	9.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Eastern Kentucky University

40 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	84	$68,633/yr	High	18.3x
Construction Management Compare across schools	80	$68,726/yr	High	19.6x
Quality Control Compare across schools	72	$71,240/yr	High	21.6x
Fire Protection Compare across schools	68	$66,617/yr	Moderate	17.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	67	$39,867/yr	Very High	17.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools	65	$43,055/yr	High	13.6x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	63	$56,947/yr	Moderate	12.6x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	63	$55,917/yr	Moderate	15.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	62	$40,726/yr	Very High	13.1x
Insurance Compare across schools	60	$44,792/yr	Very High	15.7x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	58	$41,502/yr	High	10.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools	58	$34,512/yr	High	19.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	56	$41,328/yr	Very High	9.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	55	$40,968/yr	Very High	12.2x
Homeland Security Compare across schools	55	$38,307/yr	Moderate	14.2x
Agricultural Production Operations Compare across schools	49	$40,047/yr	High	11.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	48	$46,623/yr	Very High	10.5x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	48	$35,625/yr	Moderate	15.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	48	$31,548/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	46	$35,899/yr	Very High	10.9x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	46	$33,100/yr	High	7.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	45	$37,366/yr	High	8.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	44	$35,740/yr	High	9.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	43	$34,920/yr	High	10.7x
Public Health Compare across schools	42	$35,612/yr	High	9.7x
Parks Compare across schools	41	$30,330/yr	Moderate	8.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	40	$40,429/yr	High	9.7x
Biology, General Compare across schools	39	$25,672/yr	High	13.3x
Social Work Compare across schools	36	$33,575/yr	Moderate	10.0x
History Compare across schools	36	$29,346/yr	High	9.5x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	36	$27,514/yr	High	9.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	35	$38,485/yr	High	9.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	35	$29,632/yr	Moderate	6.3x
Music Compare across schools	32	$30,106/yr	High	8.5x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	31	$28,273/yr	High	8.9x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	29	$35,958/yr	Low	8.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	29	$25,880/yr	High	7.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$25,596/yr	Moderate	7.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	23	$25,492/yr	High	10.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	21	$20,091/yr	Very High	8.3x

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