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General Studies programs in Kentucky

12 colleges in Kentucky offer General Studies, from associate's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of the Cumberlands, Western Kentucky University, and Eastern Kentucky University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • University of the Cumberlands

    Williamsburg, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,107
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,036
  • Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green, KY · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,990
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,889
  • Eastern Kentucky University

    Richmond, KY · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $11,040
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,795
  • Morehead State University

    Morehead, KY · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,793
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,197
  • Murray State University

    Murray, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,096
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,737
  • Lindsey Wilson College

    Columbia, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,070
    Graduation rate
    44%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,129
  • Kentucky Wesleyan College

    Owensboro, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,131
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,747
  • Simmons College of Kentucky

    Louisville, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $18,434
    Graduation rate
    14%
    Acceptance rate
    100%
  • University of Louisville

    Louisville, KY · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,988
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,899
  • Brescia University

    Owensboro, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $8,709
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,500
  • Asbury University

    Wilmore, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,401
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,368
  • Kentucky Mountain Bible College

    Jackson, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,337
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $21,256

Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).