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Education Schools in Kentucky

5,395 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,863
Bachelor’s Degree 1,851
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 286
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 286
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 286
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 238
Post-Master’s Certificate 238
Associate Degree 91
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 62
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 62
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

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: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 21.7%
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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
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

755 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Graduates earn an average $40,653 after graduation.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

382 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average.

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU.

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 75% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $12,096.

#8

Northern Kentucky University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Georgetown College

Georgetown
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,010 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Georgetown College.

#10

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
160 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Technical Education Teachers 50% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 25% $61,280
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $54,460
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $27,950
Business Professors 16% $73,770
Home Economics Professors 14% $74,610
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 14% $35,770
Preschool Education Administrators 14% $40,720
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $70,610
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Coaches and Scouts 12% $28,260
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $60,230
Preschool Teachers 11% $28,960
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 11% $59,720
Interpreters and Translators 11% $44,960
Special Education Teachers 10% $58,190
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $73,440
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
Education, Training, and Library Workers 9% $38,380
Chemistry Professors 9% $62,090
Education Administrators 9% $77,020
Instructional Coordinators 9% $59,050
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $73,710
Education Professors 8% $60,140
Computer Science Professors 8% $73,870
History Professors 8% $59,640
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Economics Professors 7% $77,070
Sociology Professors 7% $61,160
Teachers 7% $0
Librarians 7% $58,560
Mathematical Science Professors 7% $60,170
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $64,780
Teacher Assistants 6% $25,750
Political Science Professors 6% $77,240
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $54,630
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $56,660
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $86,870
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Middle School Teachers 6% $54,110
Elementary School Teachers 5% $54,070
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 5% $66,630
Special Education Professors 5% $54,930
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $53,850
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $53,710
Social Scientists 5% $71,410
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $61,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Psychology 2,326
Communication & Journalism 1,560
Social Sciences 1,344
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 414
History 366
Library Science 127
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 93

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