Business/Commerce (Bachelor's Degree) at Georgetown College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$41,281

Est. from KY median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,000

Est. from KY median (7 programs)

Analysis

Georgetown College's business program sits squarely in the middle of Kentucky's business education landscape, with estimated first-year earnings around $41,000—matching the state median but falling well short of what stronger programs deliver. Similar business programs at Sullivan University and the University of Kentucky produce graduates earning $56,000 and $49,000 respectively, suggesting that not all Kentucky business degrees generate the same returns.

The estimated debt of $26,000 appears manageable against those first-year earnings, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 that's reasonable by national standards. By year four, when earnings reach a reported $46,480, the financial picture improves further. That said, these are estimates based on peer programs across Kentucky, not actual outcomes from Georgetown College's specific business graduates, so there's inherent uncertainty about what this particular program delivers.

For parents evaluating this investment, the key question is opportunity cost. Your student could attend Georgetown College and likely earn in the low-to-mid $40,000s early on with moderate debt, or they might pursue business programs at larger Kentucky schools that appear to produce stronger earnings outcomes. The gap between Georgetown's estimated performance and top-tier Kentucky programs—potentially $8,000-15,000 in first-year earnings—compounds over a career and warrants serious consideration when the tuition bills are similar.

Where Georgetown College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/commerce bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Georgetown College	—	$46,480	—
Transylvania University	$31,614	$64,225	+103%
Northern Kentucky University	$48,654	$61,090	+26%
Sullivan University	$56,432	$59,618	+6%
University of Kentucky	$49,431	$59,354	+20%

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (21 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown	$42,010	$41,281*	$46,480	$26,000*	—
Sullivan UniversityLouisville	$14,220	$56,432*	$59,618	$43,625*	0.77
University of KentuckyLexington	$13,212	$49,431*	$59,354	$23,055*	0.47
Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights	$10,896	$48,654*	$61,090	$30,750*	0.63
Spalding UniversityLouisville	$27,850	$47,596*	$47,782	$31,000*	0.65
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg	$9,875	$46,242*	$51,203	$21,219*	0.46
National Median	—	$47,506*	—	$26,000*	0.55

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/commerce graduates

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$106,980/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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.