Is Kentucky Wesleyan College worth it?
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Owensboro, Kentucky (small city). It awarded 155 degrees in 2024, most often in business, psychology and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,668
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,592
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,747
Average net price
$17,131
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
155
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
842
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $41,059 | $64,396 | 22 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $17,085 | N/A | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,559 | N/A | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | N/A | $42,948 | N/A |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 8 |
| General Studies | Associate | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kentucky Wesleyan College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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