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General Education Schools in Kentucky

96 students earned Education degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 85th most popular major in the state out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Kentucky

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Bachelor’s Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 90.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Kentucky

850 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $64,210, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,779 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

In their early career, Morehead State University grads earn an average salary of $32,395. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

#3

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,558. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,293 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Union College.

#4

Berea College

Berea
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $5,222. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Berea.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,538 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

General Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Education Professors 8% $60,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,644
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,105
Educational Administration 1,005
Special Education 608
Student Counseling 352
Curriculum & Instruction 297
Teaching Assistant/Aide 72
Educational Assessment 65

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