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Best Economics Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 4 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 120 recent graduates. Graduates earn $46,200 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $48,383.

4
Schools in KY
$46,200
KY Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Kentucky

Public Schools (2)
$43,519
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$48,882
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $5,363 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Kentucky, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Centre College logo

Centre College

Danville, KY · Private

$48,432
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $44,375
Graduates: 55
Acceptance: 54.3%
#2
University of Kentucky logo

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$44,356
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,976
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 92.4%
#3
Western Kentucky University logo

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,663
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 97.0%
#4
Bellarmine University logo

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY · Private

$49,331
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 93.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Kentucky?
Centre College ranks #1 for Economics in Kentucky with median graduate earnings of $48,432 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in Kentucky?
Economics graduates in Kentucky earn an average of $46,200 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Kentucky?
Centre College is the most selective Economics program in Kentucky with an acceptance rate of 54.3%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 84.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $48,882 vs $43,519 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Kentucky

Chemical Engineering $72,520 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,151 Computer Engineering $68,919 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $62,369 Engineering-Related Fields $60,534 Construction Management $60,162 Civil Engineering $54,783 Computer Science $53,775
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.