Coleman College of Business | UPIKE | University of Pikeville

Creating high-performing professionals equipped with the knowledge and experience to succeed in a complex business world.

The Coleman College of Business (CCOB) fosters leadership and service in students pursuing a business degree at UPIKE. Your academic experience will be based on an exciting curriculum taught by experienced professors who care about their students. Guided by business principles, you’ll be prepared for the global marketplace through transformational learning and impactful scholarship in a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. CCOB is committed to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, understanding and wisdom while emphasizing the development of the whole, virtuous person. Programs of study lead to a Bachelor of Business Administration with emphases in accounting or management and a Master of Business Administration.

Please see our Business Program Results.

	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	4 Yr Avg.
Retention (Junior to Senior Year)	91.5%	92%	91.5%	94.0%	92.25%
Accounting	100%	90%	83%	100%	93%
Management	83%	94%	100%	88.0%	91.25%
Job Placement Rates (FT employment within 1 yr of graduation)	68.5%	73%	73%	N/A
Accounting	70%	67%	75%	N/A
Management	67%	79%	71%	N/A
Job Placement in State of Kentucky	83%	60%	48%	N/A
Accounting	89%	63%	38%	N/A
Management	77%	57%	58%	N/A
Graduation Rate by program	95%	85.5%	96.5%	65.4%	86%
Accounting	100%	80%	100%	50.0%	83%
Management	90%	91%	93%	80.7%	89%
Summary	Goal 2020	Result 2021	Goal 2021	Result 2022	Goal 2023	Result 2023
Retention (Junior to Senior Year)	100%	100%	100%	92%	100%	94.0%
Job Placement Rates (FT employment within 1 yr of graduation)	100%	70%	100%	73%	100%	N/A
Job Placement in State of Kentucky	60%	83%	60%	60%	60%	N/A
Graduation by program and year	100%	95%	100%	85.5%	100%	65.4%

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The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville may be directed, in writing, to the SACSCOC on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500 or by visiting their website for more information.

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