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Eastern Kentucky University

KY · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
B
ROI Score
74/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Quality Control and Safety Technologies$26K$65K$92KBBUY
Marketing$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Business/Commerce$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Construction Management$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Public Health$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Air Transportation$26K$55K$75KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Homeland Security$26K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$26K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Fire Protection$26K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$26K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Social Work$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Eastern Kentucky University earns a grade of B, with median debt of $26K and year-5 earnings of $92K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Eastern Kentucky University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Eastern Kentucky University. For example, Quality Control and Safety Technologies graduates have median debt of $26K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Quality Control and Safety Technologies with median year-5 earnings of $92K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).