University of the Cumberlands: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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6,941
students enrolled
5,548
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,107
average net price a year
Tuition $9,875
$39,046
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,036
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 31% | 1,736 |
| Computer & information sciences | 22% | 1,241 |
| Business & management | 21% | 1,171 |
| Psychology | 8% | 428 |
| Health professions | 5% | 276 |
AI and data programs
University of the Cumberlands 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 University of the Cumberlands
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Whitley County, where the college is.
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19
open professional jobs
4
entry level
5%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Whitley County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$41,719
median household income
Whitley County
34%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to programs (1 open).
Hiring most: Akima Systems Engineering (5), DTS (2), University of the Cumberlands (2), ABB E-mobility (1), Akima (1), Akima Infrastructure Protection (1), Baptist Health (1), Grace Community Health (1).
What they hire for: Investment (6), Operations (4), Finance (2), Administration (1), Clinical (1), Legal (1). Investment jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Cumberlands Workforce Area.
- Kentucky Career Center - CorbinCorbin · 606-528-3460 · Tues - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Berea CollegeBerea · 1,513 students
- Asbury UniversityWilmore · 1,420 students
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Common questions
- How big is University of the Cumberlands?
- University of the Cumberlands enrolls about 6,941 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It awards about 5,548 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of the Cumberlands?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of the Cumberlands graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,046 six years after entry and $45,036 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of the Cumberlands offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of the Cumberlands 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 University of the Cumberlands?
- 19 open professional jobs are listed in Whitley County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Akima Systems Engineering has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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