Business/Commerce at Georgetown College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown College | $41,281* | $46,480 | $26,000* | — |
| Sullivan University | $56,432* | $59,618 | $43,625* | 0.77 |
| University of Kentucky | $49,431* | $59,354 | $23,055* | 0.47 |
| Northern Kentucky University | $48,654* | $61,090 | $30,750* | 0.63 |
| Spalding University | $47,596* | $47,782 | $31,000* | 0.65 |
| University of the Cumberlands | $46,242* | $51,203 | $21,219* | 0.46 |
| National Median | $47,506* | — | $26,000* | 0.55 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan University Louisville | $14,220 | $56,432 | $43,625 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington | $13,212 | $49,431 | $23,055 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | $10,896 | $48,654 | $30,750 |
| Spalding University Louisville | $27,850 | $47,596 | $31,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg | $9,875 | $46,242 | $21,219 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Georgetown College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 14 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.