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Elementary Teaching in Kentucky

Elementary Teaching Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 1,048 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Teaching is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 572 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Kentucky

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 710
Master’s Degree 338

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 26.7%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 19,150 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Kentucky

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $53,830 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Cumberlands will pay a net price of $13,835.

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Northern Kentucky University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,087. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,329. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,328.

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

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,072. 76% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $11,012.

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#9

Asbury University

Wilmore
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

Bellarmine University

Louisville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 42% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in KY

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $54,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Middle School Education & Teaching 288
Teacher Education 159
Secondary Education 139
Early Childhood Education 83
Teacher Development & Methodology 34
Adult & Continuing Education 27
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 18
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