Best History Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 9 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 235 recent graduates. Graduates in Kentucky earn $27,257 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $30,243. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in KY

$27,257

KY Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Kentucky

Public Schools (7)

$28,012

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$24,615

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Kentucky produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Kentucky, Ranked by Earnings

Centre College

Danville, KY · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,089

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 54.3%

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public

$27,822

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,555

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 96.0%

Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,912

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 86.2%

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,606

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 92.4%

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,058

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 80.5%

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

$31,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,462

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 97.0%

Berea College

Berea, KY · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 32.7%

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 82.1%

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

$22,874

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,771

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Kentucky?

Centre College ranks #1 for History in Kentucky with median graduate earnings of $25,194 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Kentucky?

History graduates in Kentucky earn an average of $27,257 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Kentucky?

Berea College is the most selective History program in Kentucky with an acceptance rate of 32.7%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 77.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, private History programs produce average earnings of $24,615 vs $28,012 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 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.