Campus Degree Options in Kentucky (KY)
Industry Snapshot: KY Careers and Schools
As the United States faces growing economic woes, Kentucky is not faring so badly. As noted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Kentucky is one of six states to experience personal income gains between 2008 and 2009. In addition, Kentucky has the second-lowest cost of living in the country. According to Trey Grayson, Kentucky's Secretary of State, the state's economy is heavily anchored in the following job markets: agriculture, manufacturing & transportation, natural resources, and tourism.
What Does the Job Market Mean for KY Careers and Salaries?
Kentucky anticipates big growth in health-related careers between 2008 and 2018. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the biggest growth, an anticipated 29.7 percent, is expected for medical assistants, whose mean 2009 salary was $26,470. 27.7 percent growth is anticipated for pharmacy technicians, whose 2009 mean salary was $24,480. Jobs for registered nurses, who earned a mean $58,110 in 2009, are expected to grow by 23.8 percent. In job markets noted by Grayson, top jobs, with 2009 mean salaries, include: agricultural managers: $46,430; agricultural inspectors: $39,540; industrial production managers: $80,600; purchasing managers: $83,810.
How Can Kentucky Schools Help You Start a Career?
Kentucky schools might lead you to a more lucrative career. The BLS reports that those with associate's degrees earn an average $135 more a week than those with high school diplomas only. Bachelor-degree holders typically earn $264 more a week than those with associate's degrees. To find managerial and inspectors' positions, or to become an RN, a bachelor's degree is usually required. Pharmacy technicians and medical assistants generally need an associate's degree. The flexibility of online degree programs makes it easier for you to attend Kentucky schools, no matter what you study.
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.- BS in Health Administration - Emergency Management
- BS in Information Technology-Software Engineering
- BS in Human Services Management
- BS in Communication/Marketing and Sales Communication
- BS in Business/Public Sector
Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.- BSCJ: Homeland Security Technology
- MS: Accounting: CPA Prep
- AA: Information Systems
- BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
- BSIS: Database Management
DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.
- Associate - Web Graphic Design
- Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems
- Bachelor's - Business Administration
- Bachelor's - Network and Communications Management
- Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management
Give your career a boost with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. We offer a variety of certificate programs in the IT, health care, and business fields.- Network Management
- IT Systems Administration
- Project Management
- Web and Applications Development
- Graphic and Web Design
Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools- Associate of Applied Business in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Applied Business in Computer Software Technology
- Associate of Applied Business in Computer Networking & Applications
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Management
- Associate of Applied Business in Accounting Technology
All the schools in the Sullivan University System focus their programs on career-specific courses only, enabling you to get the education you need faster. Click to learn more about accelerated certificate and degree programs in business, technology, medicine, design, culinary arts, and law.- Accounting
- Culinary Arts
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Travel and Tourism
- Paralegal Studies
Take the next step in your career with Campbellsville University. We offer a number of degree programs at our campus in Campbellsville, Kentucky.- Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Science in Business Administration
Advance your career with Indiana Wesleyan University. We offer bachelor's and master's degree programs in the arts and sciences, nursing, business, criminal justice, education, theology, and much more.- Master of Science in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- MBA - Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
The ITT Technical Institutes offer programs in some of today's hottest technical areas. With over 100 locations nationwide and several online programs available, the ITT Techs are one of the leading providers of technology education. Each ITT Tech offers convenient class schedules and Career Services are offered to help you find a job.- School of Health Sciences
- School of Electronics Technology
- School of Information Technology
- Business Administration - Project Management
- Business Administration
Our mission at Lincoln College of Technology's Marietta Campus, is to provide focused, short-term career training designed to allow graduates to enter their career field sooner while increasing their experience, marketability, and earning potential. Our career placement department works with each student individually and teaches, trains, and coaches them in all areas of the employment process, including resume writing, interviews and job selection. Graduates will have the ability to take what they learned in the classroom and either apply it on the job, increasing their individual job performance, or open themselves up to new and better job opportunities in a variety of rewarding careers related to their training.
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- Medical Coding and Billing
- Phlebotomy
- Business
- Dental Assistant
- Paralegal, AAS
