Business/Commerce at Midway University

Midway University's business graduates start at $38,334—well below both the national median ($47,506) and Kentucky's median ($41,280) for business majors. That's a gap of roughly $9,000 compared to the typical Kentucky business program and nearly $19,000 behind top in-state options like Sullivan University or UK. For a program at the 40th percentile statewide, this suggests middle-of-the-road outcomes in a state where business education varies widely in quality.

The debt load of $26,000 is exactly average for business programs both nationally and in Kentucky, making the 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio manageable but unexceptional. Graduates can expect steady income growth—from $38,334 to $44,658 over four years—though even after that increase, they're still trailing what most Kentucky business graduates earn right out of college. The school's 95% admission rate and 46% Pell Grant population indicate accessibility, but not necessarily the networking advantages or employer connections that drive higher-earning business careers.

For families paying in-state tuition, Midway provides an accessible path to a business degree with reasonable debt. But students serious about maximizing earnings should compare financial aid packages carefully against Kentucky's stronger programs, where the earnings premium could easily justify modestly higher costs.