Business at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
70
Optimistic
70
Base Case
65
Pessimistic
Earnings
$49,431/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $614K | $603K | $545K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.6x | 11.4x | 10.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.5x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 70 | 70 | 65 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$52,848
Out-of-state: $133,624 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,803
39% growth from Year 1
About University of Kentucky
With 92% of applicants admitted, University of Kentucky prioritizes broad access, with 23,189 students enrolled in Lexington, KY.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Kentucky →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Kentucky's Business program score?
A score of 70/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Kentucky's Business graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does University of Kentucky rank so high for Business?
The #37 ranking out of 242 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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