Best Business Programs in Kentucky for 2027

Business programs in Kentucky have two rankings on this site so far, Bachelor's in Accounting and Bachelor's in Marketing, drawn from 14 programs analyzed. Of the 11 schools ranked, four are public and seven private, and one offers the program online. Accounting is the deepest field, with 8 ranked programs, all at the bachelor's level. In-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $10,020 at Eastern Kentucky University to $47,180 at Bellarmine University, a spread of $37,160 a year. None of the 11 schools charges in-state students under $10,000 a year.

Asbury University, Bellarmine University, and Western Kentucky University appear in more of Kentucky's rankings than any other school, two each. Pay runs below the national figure: 11,930 accountants and auditors in Kentucky earn a median of $75,270 (BLS, May 2025), $8,410 less than the national median; the accountant salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: marketing manager salary.

Of the business programs in Kentucky, the largest school is University of Kentucky, with 34,709 students. For finishing, Transylvania University leads with a 71% graduation rate. Brescia University is the most selective, admitting 35% of applicants. For distance study, look at Asbury University and Sullivan University.