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Education Schools in Kansas

2,994 students earned Education degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,604
Post-Master’s Certificate 265
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 265
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125
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Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Kansas

87,420 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Kansas

In this state, education grads earn an average of $64,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

#1

Fort Hays State University

Hays
633 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 51% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Emporia State University

Emporia
588 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 97% of students get financical aid.

#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan
551 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,557 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

#4

University of Kansas

Lawrence
384 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

A typical student attending KU will pay a net price of $20,257. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#6

Baker University

Baldwin City
169 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,374. Graduates earn an average $48,706 after graduation.

#7

Wichita State University

Wichita
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%.

#8

Friends University

Wichita
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,916. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

#9

Newman University

Wichita
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,657 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#10

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at MNU will pay a net price of $29,757.

Education Careers in KS

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 17% $67,280
Agricultural Sciences Professors 17% $93,590
Sociology Professors 17% $68,710
Chemistry Professors 17% $86,460
Business Professors 16% $77,110
Biological Science Professors 15% $60,660
Psychology Professors 14% $71,850
Interpreters and Translators 13% $34,820
History Professors 13% $68,470
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $41,680
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 10% $65,690
Preschool Teachers 9% $28,430
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 9% $48,130
Education Administrators 9% $93,660
Instructional Coordinators 9% $55,630
Multimedia Collections Specialists 8% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $89,820
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $33,980
Teachers 7% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,990
Librarians 6% $46,100
Computer Science Professors 6% $68,750
Education, Training, and Library Workers 6% $46,620
Special Education Teachers 6% $68,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $53,160
Teacher Assistants 6% $24,240
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $53,730
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Kindergarten Teachers 5% $48,300
Middle School Teachers 5% $49,990
Elementary School Teachers 5% $48,760
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 5% $84,840
Special Education Professors 5% $52,660
Social Scientists 4% $78,050
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $54,610
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $64,620
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $52,940
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,320
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $54,810
Technical Education Teachers 0% $54,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Psychology 375
Library Science 168
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 97
Social Sciences 96
History 35
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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