At a glance
Average net price
$20,311
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,135
In-state tuition
$24,850
Out-of-state tuition
$24,850
Cost of attendance
$33,420
Median earnings (10y)
$48,231
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 68.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (27%), social sciences (21%), stem (15%).
- STEM15%
- Health27%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services9%
- Health professions26.6%~302 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business14.8%~168 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.2%~149 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.2%~105 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.9%~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication7.6%~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.3%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.7%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
23 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine. | First professional | 246 | — | — |
| Optometry. | First professional | 134 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 90 | $34,516 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 81 | $61,075 | $17,140 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 81 | $43,683 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $21,128 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 46 | $28,387 | $22,330 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $22,776 | $23,770 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $17,778 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $33,618 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | $27,819 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | — | $47,088 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Pikeville
University of Pikeville is a mid-sized institution located in Pikeville, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,135 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Pikeville — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,311 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $24,850 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $33,420 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.7%, a average completion outcome. 68.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,231 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Pikeville confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (27% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), stem (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Pikeville, Kentucky (town), University of Pikeville draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Pikeville
Q.How much does University of Pikeville cost?
The average net price at University of Pikeville is $20,311 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $33,420.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Pikeville?
University of Pikeville has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do University of Pikeville graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Pikeville graduate earns $48,231 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Pikeville?
Published tuition is $24,850 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Pikeville located?
University of Pikeville is located in Pikeville, Kentucky (ZIP 41501).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Pikeville at their official website.