Kentucky State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Kentucky State University at a glance

• 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

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.

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• 197

  open professional jobs

• 20

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Franklin County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $66,470

  median household income

  Franklin County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (10 open), sales (39 open), operations (31 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (9 open), strategy (4 open).

Hiring most: Lumen (18), Oracle (15), Humana (8), Army National Guard Units (5), Kentucky State University (5), Cardinal Health (4), Eliassen Group (4), Everstory Partners (4).

What they hire for: Sales (39), Operations (31), Legal (18), Engineering (12), Finance (10), 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

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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?

197 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 20 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lumen has the most openings.