Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY eku.edu 11,674 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$39,149

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

48/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,130

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Eastern Kentucky University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 39% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$7,107	$28,428
$30K – $48K	$7,006	$28,024
$48K – $75K	$9,326	$37,304
$75K – $110K	$14,213	$56,852
$110K+	$15,362	$61,448
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,130	$40,520

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Eastern Kentucky University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	84	$68,633/yr	High	18.3x
Construction Management Compare across schools →	80	$68,726/yr	High	19.6x
Quality Control & Safety Technology Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	72	$71,240/yr	High	21.6x
Fire Protection Compare across schools →	68	$66,617/yr	Moderate	17.5x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	67	$39,867/yr	Very High	17.8x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	65	$43,055/yr	High	13.6x
Allied Health Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	63	$56,947/yr	Moderate	12.6x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	63	$55,917/yr	Moderate	15.5x
Accounting 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 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 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 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 Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	48	$31,548/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	46	$35,899/yr	Very High	10.9x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Compare across schools →	46	$33,100/yr	High	7.2x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	45	$37,366/yr	High	8.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	44	$35,740/yr	High	9.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	43	$34,920/yr	High	10.7x
Public Health Compare across schools →	42	$35,612/yr	High	9.7x
Parks Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 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 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 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 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 & Physical Education 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 Psychology, General Compare across schools →	31	$28,273/yr	High	8.9x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 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 Arts 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	21	$20,091/yr	Very High	8.3x