University of Kentucky

📍 Lexington, KY  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 1.1 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$584,490

10-yr Median Salary $59,025

Grad Rate 71.4%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$13,502

Out-of-State: $34,140

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$59,025

6-yr median: $47,266

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Median Graduate Debt

$22,500

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

71.4%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 1.1 years

$22,500 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$584,490

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Within 6 years

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 24,763 students.