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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville, KY · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $18,434
- Graduation rate
- 14%
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
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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
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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
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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
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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).