Education at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Kentucky
Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #14 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #236 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #593 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #864 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #14 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #236 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #593 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #864 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Kentucky
Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,118 |
| 2 years | $41,358 |
| 3 years | $38,230 |
| 4 years | $45,375 |
| 5 years | $51,074 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $45,375, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $24,584.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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