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Kentucky Computer Science Colleges

38 Colleges
3,926 Yearly Graduations
$56,337 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,109 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Kentucky ranked #19 in the nation for computer science degrees handed out in 2021. Around 3,926 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Kentucky is $14,084 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $20,965 a year.

About 43% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,777 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,681 Yearly Degrees
$25,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,794 undergraduates at Campbellsville University, of which 2,495 are full-time, and there are 12,771 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

55% of Campbellsville University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,086 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.6% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,356 during the early-career years.

#2

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
975 Yearly Degrees
$9,875 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 19,110 students at Cumberlands in total, 4,511 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,312 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Cumberlands is 4.2 years.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,830 a year. Cumberlands has a 5.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,995 during the early-career years.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
202 Yearly Degrees
$10,392 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 11,507 undergraduates at NKU, of which 8,024 are full-time, and there are 16,211 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NKU is 4.6 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 54% of students at NKU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,052 a year. NKU has a 7.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NKU is $38,625.

#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
192 Yearly Degrees
$12,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 22,227 undergraduates at UK, of which 20,239 are full-time, and there are 29,986 students altogether. UK has a freshman retention rate of 86%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,087 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UK is $43,231.

#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
169 Yearly Degrees
$12,370 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 15,927 undergraduates at UofL, of which 11,598 are full-time, and there are 22,211 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,402 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UofL is $40,653.

#6

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
100 Yearly Degrees
$13,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,165 students at Sullivan University in total, 2,625 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,639 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

79% of Sullivan University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $14,768 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Sullivan University is $29,692.

#7

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
77 Yearly Degrees
$9,252 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Murray State University is 9,449, of which 7,863 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,149 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Murray State is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,706 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,889 during the early-career years.

#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
67 Yearly Degrees
$10,992 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Western Kentucky University is 17,517, of which 15,286 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,749 are full-time. For undergraduates at WKU, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

54% of WKU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,946 a year. WKU has a 6.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WKU is $33,301.

Public Public vs. Private
63 Yearly Degrees
$4,568 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,131 full-time undergraduates at Jefferson Community and Technical College, and 12,196 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

18% of Jefferson Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,152 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Jefferson Community and Technical College is $29,083.

Public Public vs. Private
57 Yearly Degrees
$4,568 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,221 full-time undergraduates at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and 10,180 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 31% of students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,398 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.7% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $27,540.

Public Public vs. Private
30 Yearly Degrees
$4,568 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,299 students at Gateway in total, 1,151 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 17% of students at Gateway take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,941 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Gateway with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,101 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Berea College

Berea, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
29 Yearly Degrees
$43,612 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,423 full-time undergraduates at Berea, and 1,432 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at Berea is 87%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 33%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 10% of students at Berea take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,391 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 12.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Berea is $30,747.

Public Public vs. Private
28 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,137 students at SKYCTC in total, 1,562 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

16% of SKYCTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,193 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.5% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,129 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
23 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,850 students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in total, 2,160 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,028 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $28,007.

#14

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
23 Yearly Degrees
$9,752 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,070 undergraduates at Eastern, of which 9,572 are full-time, and there are 14,465 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Eastern is 4.5 years.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 59% of students at Eastern take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,188 a year. Eastern has a 7.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,723 during the early-career years.

#16

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
22 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Somerset Community College is 4,837, which includes 2,048 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

21% of SCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,506 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,649 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
21 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,762 full-time undergraduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, and 4,893 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,358 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $24,938.

#18

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
20 Yearly Degrees
$9,020 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Kentucky State University is 2,290, of which 2,148 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,393 are full-time. For undergraduates at KY State, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

75% of KY State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,767 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from KY State is $28,586.

Public Public vs. Private
20 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Owensboro Community and Technical College is 3,901, which includes 1,430 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

14% of Owensboro Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,838 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,306 during the early-career years.

#20

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
17 Yearly Degrees
$9,462 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,304 students at Morehead State University in total, 8,618 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,299 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

About 77% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at Morehead State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,034 a year. Morehead State University has a 8.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,395 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Centre College

Danville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
17 Yearly Degrees
$46,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Centre College is 1,333, which includes 1,333 full-time undergraduates. Centre College of Kentucky has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

51% of Centre College of Kentucky students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,477 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Centre College of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,830 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
16 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,630 students at Hazard Community and Technical College in total, 978 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

16% of Hazard Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,283 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,436 during the early-career years.

#23

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
14 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,019 full-time undergraduates at Madisonville Community College, and 3,104 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,688 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Madisonville Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,495 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
12 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,129 full-time undergraduates at ACTC, and 2,400 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 21% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,187 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ACTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,484 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
11 Yearly Degrees
$4,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,391 full-time undergraduates at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, and 2,426 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

27% of Big Sandy Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,954 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Big Sandy Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,526 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Kentucky Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Maysville Community and Technical College 10
27 Bellarmine University 7
28 University of Pikeville 5
29 Hopkinsville Community College 4
30 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 3
30 Transylvania University 3
30 Thomas More University 3
33 Union College Kentucky 2
33 Brescia University 2
35 Henderson Community College 1
36 American National University - Lexington 0
36 Lindsey Wilson College 0
36 Daymar College - Bowling Green 0

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