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Education in Kentucky

Education Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 89 students earned their Education degrees in KY.

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

Education Levels of Education Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67
Bachelor’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

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: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 94.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for 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 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
53% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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#3

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $24,770.

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#4

Berea College

Berea
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $2,601. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,087.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,034.

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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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