Eastern Kentucky University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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12,318
students enrolled
3,420
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,040
average net price a year
Tuition $9,830 in state, $20,520 out of state
$38,611
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,795
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 18% | 613 |
| Security & protective services | 13% | 433 |
| Business & management | 11% | 364 |
| Psychology | 11% | 359 |
| Education | 9% | 294 |
AI and data programs
Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Madison County, where the college is.
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14
open professional jobs
4
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.8%
unemployment in Madison County
2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$62,407
median household income
Madison County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, business & management, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (2 open), marketing (1 open).
Hiring most: JCW Group (2), Astemo (1), Baptist Health (1), Baptist Healthcare System (1), Charter Communications (1), EnerSys (1), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1), Hitachi (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (4), Human Resources (3), Operations (2), Administration (1), Customer Success (1), Finance (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · 12,155 students
- University of LouisvilleLouisville · 14,727 students
- Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights · 8,246 students
- Murray State UniversityMurray · 6,688 students
- Morehead State UniversityMorehead · 4,578 students
- Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort · 1,309 students
Common questions
- How big is Eastern Kentucky University?
- Eastern Kentucky University enrolls about 12,318 students and is a public 4-year institution in Richmond, Kentucky. It awards about 3,420 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Eastern Kentucky University?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Eastern Kentucky University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,611 six years after entry and $45,795 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Eastern Kentucky University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University?
- 14 open professional jobs are listed in Madison County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. JCW Group has the most openings.
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