Kentucky Wesleyan College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Kentucky Wesleyan College at a glance

• 842

  students enrolled

• 174

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,131

  average net price a year

  Tuition $31,900

• $35,895

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,747

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Kentucky Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Daviess County, where the college is.

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• 34

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Daviess County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $65,323

  median household income

  Daviess County

• 32%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, business & management, psychology, which lead to research (1 open), finance (2 open), sales (5 open), operations (5 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Philip Morris International (7), Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline (3), Atmos Energy (2), Charter Communications (2), Unifirst (2), Unitedhealth Group (2), Boardwalk Pipeline (1), Driven Brands Holdings (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (7), Clinical (5), Operations (5), Sales (5), Finance (2), Human Resources (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Green River Workforce Development Board.

• Kentucky Career Center - Green RiverOwensboro · 270-687-7297 · 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan College enrolls about 842 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Owensboro, Kentucky. It awards about 174 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Kentucky Wesleyan College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,895 six years after entry and $46,747 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Kentucky Wesleyan College offer AI or data science degrees?

Kentucky Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College?

34 open professional jobs are listed in Daviess County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Philip Morris International has the most openings.