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1,309
students enrolled
235
degrees and certificates a year
32%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,040
average net price a year
Tuition $8,088 in state, $12,134 out of state
$29,640
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,382
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 14% | 33 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 13% | 30 |
| Health professions | 13% | 30 |
| Education | 11% | 25 |
| Psychology | 8% | 18 |
AI and data programs
Kentucky State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Kentucky State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Franklin County, where the college is.
175
open professional jobs
13
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Franklin County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$66,470
median household income
Franklin County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (33 open), operations (30 open), marketing (15 open), human resources (9 open), strategy (1 open).
Hiring most: Lumen (13), Cardinal Health (6), Sazerac (6), Coinbase (5), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (4), Humana (4), Maximus (4), Oracle (4).
What they hire for: Sales (33), Operations (30), Legal (17), Marketing (15), Engineering (13), Human Resources (9). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board.
- Paul Sawyer Library (Access Point)Frankfort · 502-352-2665 · Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Morehead State UniversityMorehead · 4,578 students
- Murray State UniversityMurray · 6,688 students
- Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights · 8,246 students
- Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · 12,155 students
- Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond · 12,318 students
- University of LouisvilleLouisville · 14,727 students
Common questions
- How big is Kentucky State University?
- Kentucky State University enrolls about 1,309 students and is a public 4-year institution in Frankfort, Kentucky. It awards about 235 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Kentucky State University?
- 32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Kentucky State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,640 six years after entry and $36,382 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Kentucky State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Kentucky State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Kentucky State University?
- 175 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 13 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lumen has the most openings.
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