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Education Schools in Kansas

4,814 students earned Education degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,604
Bachelor’s Degree 1,646
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 265
Post-Master’s Certificate 265
Associate Degree 136
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 35
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 87,420 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Kansas

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $64,720, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

915 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,240 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

823 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,557 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at K -State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

752 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 97% of students get financical aid. In their early career, ESU grads earn an average salary of $37,417.

528 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

A typical student attending KU will pay a net price of $20,257. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

486 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,859. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

431 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,575.

#7

Baker University

Baldwin City
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. This private school has an average net price of $22,374. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Friends University.

#9

Newman University

Wichita
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,657 a year.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,255. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Education Careers in KS

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Chemistry Professors 17% $86,460
Agricultural Sciences Professors 17% $93,590
Sociology Professors 17% $68,710
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 17% $67,280
Business Professors 16% $77,110
Biological Science Professors 15% $60,660
Psychology Professors 14% $71,850
Interpreters and Translators 13% $34,820
History Professors 13% $68,470
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $41,680
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 10% $65,690
Preschool Teachers 9% $28,430
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 9% $48,130
Education Administrators 9% $93,660
Instructional Coordinators 9% $55,630
Multimedia Collections Specialists 8% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $89,820
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $33,980
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $33,550
Teachers 7% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,990
Librarians 6% $46,100
Education, Training, and Library Workers 6% $46,620
Computer Science Professors 6% $68,750
Special Education Teachers 6% $68,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $53,160
Teacher Assistants 6% $24,240
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $53,730
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Kindergarten Teachers 5% $48,300
Middle School Teachers 5% $49,990
Elementary School Teachers 5% $48,760
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 5% $84,840
Special Education Professors 5% $52,660
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $54,610
Social Scientists 4% $78,050
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $64,620
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $52,940
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,320
Technical Education Teachers 0% $54,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $54,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Psychology 1,451
Social Sciences 1,073
Communication & Journalism 1,015
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 305
History 219
Library Science 168
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 119

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