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Education in Kentucky

Education Schools in Kentucky

6,067 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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 3,466
Post-Master’s Certificate 296
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 296
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 264
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 264
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 264

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 23.9%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Kentucky

106,250 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 Kentucky

In this state, education grads earn an average of $64,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

1,405 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Cumberlands. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,835. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $10,158. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $16,328. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Georgetown College

Georgetown
168 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,522. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,252.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,012. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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Northern Kentucky University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,087.

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Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $54,460
Preschool Teachers 11% $28,960
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 11% $59,720
Elementary School Teachers 5% $54,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Library Science 127

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