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Education Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 6,067 students earned their Education degrees in KY.

An Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

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 3,466
Bachelor’s Degree 1,780
Post-Master’s Certificate 296
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 296
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 264
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 264
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 264
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 153
Associate Degree 108

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 23.9%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Kentucky

There are 106,250 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Kentucky

Education grads earn an average of $64,560 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,458 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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755 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,277. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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657 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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382 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,158. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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322 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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313 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,072. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#8

Northern Kentucky University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,087. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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#9

Georgetown College

Georgetown
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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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
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $54,460
Preschool Teachers 11% $28,960
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 11% $59,720
Elementary School Teachers 5% $54,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Library Science 127

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