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2026 Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in Kentucky

3 Colleges in the United States
83 Business/Managerial Economics Degrees Awarded
$47,970 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business/Managerial Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best business/managerial economics schools.

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Best Schools for Business/Managerial Economics in Kentucky

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the business/managerial economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Business/Managerial Economics

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Leading the list is University Of Kentucky, our #1 school for business/managerial economics. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 51 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $51,081. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full business/managerial economics program report for University Of Kentucky

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University Of Louisville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 12 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $48,050 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,250. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at University Of Louisville

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business/managerial economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $44,778. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. See the full business/managerial economics program report for Western Kentucky University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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