by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Kentucky State University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Kentucky State University awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 648 undergraduate · 60 graduate (708 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Kentucky State University.
These majors at Kentucky State University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $56,693 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $45,249 |
| Social Work. | $26,599 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $25,792 |
| Psychology, General. | $22,165 |
The majors at Kentucky State University are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 354 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
51 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 42 | $22,165 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Forensic Psychology. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | 14 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Aquaculture. · Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. |
10 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Business and Management, General. |
2 | NA |
| Food Science and Technology. ↳ Food Science and Technology, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
27 | $56,693 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 23 | $45,249 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 17 | $26,599 |
| Public Administration. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
20 | $25,792 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism. ↳ Journalism, Other. |
16 | $19,445 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
1 | NA |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Land Use Planning and Management/Development. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. |
8 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
2 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Music Teacher Education. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
6 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
7 | NA |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music. ↳ Music, General. · Music Performance, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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