Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Barbourville, Kentucky, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Union Commonwealth University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 746 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,002 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 34.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $24,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.73x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,311 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Sports & Fitness, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Computer & Information Systems Security.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,002
Graduation Rate
34.2%
Median Debt
$24,250
Average Net Price
$21,311
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.73x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
746
Admission Rate
63.1%
Average SAT
980
Retention Rate
63.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$30,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,946
Pell Grant Rate
52.7%
Federal Loan Rate
60.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,214
Income $30K–$48K
$14,368
Income $48K–$75K
$15,774
Income $110K+
$44,322
Student Demographics
Women
45.8%
White
49.3%
Black
18.4%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.7%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Bachelor (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $87,221 | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,079 | 25 |
| Sports & Fitness | $41,475 | 24 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 5 |
| Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 19 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 10 |
| Educational Administration | $55,247 | 8 |
| Medical Illustration | Not reported | 7 |
| Teacher Education | $52,127 | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 5 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Education | $63,794 | Not reported |
Graduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Master | 2 |
| Special Education | Master | 1 |
| Secondary Education | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
| Health Services | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Colleges in Kentucky
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Kentucky
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Kentucky
- Most Affordable Colleges in Kentucky
- Best ROI Colleges in Kentucky
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Kentucky
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