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Published: November, 2010

Kentucky's largest, most profitable companies are located in Louisville, Covington and Lexington. Among Kentucky's largest companies:
  • Humana - an insurance and managed care company located in Louisville
  • Ashland - chemical company, located in Covington
  • Yum Brands - a food service company in Louisville
  • Lexmark International - a Lexington computer peripherals company

Kentucky's combination of healthcare, retail, and services companies increases the state's versatility and employment power. A statewide unemployment rate of 5.5% is slightly higher than the national average, suggesting that a higher level of education and career training might be necessary to secure competitive jobs in the state.

Management jobs are lucrative in Kentucky; Salary.com reports that assistant restaurant managers in Lexington earn about $33,700 a year, while help desk managers in Louisville earn $74,900 on average. MBA students often choose to combine management training with existing work experience or education, and a variety of management programs are available, depending on the desired specialization.

The civilian labor force in Kentucky is employed mainly in the trade, transportation, and utilities industry, although government work, manufacturing jobs, and educational and health services careers make up a large number of the state's workforce of 1.9 million.

Another popular career field in Louisville is in computer-aided design. Trained drafters can find employment in architectural firms or local government, and entry-level drafters in Louisville earn $36,500 on average. More experienced drafters earn anywhere from $43,600 to $55,500 annually. While no education or career training program can guarantee a job, graduates often benefit from training in competitive fields where education and experience are preferred.

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Schools in Kentucky: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Kentucky.

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University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Louisville
  • Dayton
  • Nashville
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
Walden University

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Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
  • M.B.A. in Risk Management
American InterContinental University Online

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AIU’s real-world focus and in-depth specializations can help you stand out in the industry.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MBA - Finance
  • Bachelor's (BBA) - Entrepreneurship
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you’re going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that’s focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination. A collaborative education at The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is all about the work, the students who create it, and the instructors who guide them.

The first step is to explore these areas of study, and think about where you fit in an industry that runs on ideas.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Diploma of Residential Planning (C)
  • 3D Animation (C)
Capella University

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Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • DBA - Leadership
  • PhD - General Information Technology
Liberty University

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We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Divinity - Theological Studies
  • MS in Information Systems -Technology Management
George Washington University

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The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) is now offering MPH@GW, an online Master of Public Health (MPH). With classes developed and delivered by GW's world-class faculty, MPH@GW features the same rigorous academics and selective admission criteria as on-campus MPH programs offered by SPHHS.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Health
Virginia College

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Set your career in motion at Virginia College Online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MS - Cybersecurity
  • BAC-Paralegal Studies
Argosy University

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Welcome to Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA) (Online)
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Certificate: General Practice Paralegal
  • Diploma: Electrical Technician
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