Is Transylvania University worth it?
Transylvania University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lexington, Kentucky (large city). It awarded 207 degrees in 2024, most often in business, biology sciences and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,785
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,923
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,705
Average net price
$21,913
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
207
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,005
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $31,614 | $64,290 | 26 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,803 | $70,822 | 21 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | $42,439 | N/A |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 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 | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | 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 | 32 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | Bachelor's | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Transylvania University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page