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Information Technology Schools in Kentucky

2,125 students earned IT degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Information Technology is the 1st most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,118
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IT majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 0.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 91.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in Kentucky

There are 23,490 people in the state and 2,912,080 people in the nation working in IT jobs.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a IT grad in the state is $77,950, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer IT degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
1,645 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,819. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. In their early career, Campbellsville University grads earn an average salary of $32,356.

442 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,995 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,476. 99% of students get financical aid.

#3

Sullivan University

Louisville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $29,692. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,161.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

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

This public school has an average net price of $9,183. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

In their early career, Murray State grads earn an average salary of $33,889. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

#6

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,293 after graduation. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Union College. 100% of students get financical aid.

Information Technology Careers in KY

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Web Developers 18% $68,000
Computer Network Support Specialists 18% $55,820
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $45,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Database Administrators 14% $76,050
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Managers 9% $89,310
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7% $60,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer Information Systems 513
Computer Science 39
Information Science 18
Computer Software Applications 9

View all majors related to Information Technology

View Nationwide Information Technology Report

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