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Education Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 3,387 students earned their Education degrees in KY.

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

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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 2,863
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 286
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 286
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 286
Post-Master’s Certificate 238
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 238
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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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 31.0%
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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

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg
1,405 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at Cumberlands will pay a net price of $13,476. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Cumberlands.

#2

University of Louisville

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#3

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,763. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#4

University of Kentucky

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

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,231 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

#5

Murray State University

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

Graduates earn an average $33,889 after graduation. 79% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#6

Georgetown College

Georgetown
168 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown College will pay a net price of $18,384. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#7

Campbellsville University

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.60%. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Morehead State University

Morehead
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Morehead State University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,395 a year.

#9

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,522. 72% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Northern Kentucky University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 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 $9,183.

Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Technical Education Teachers 50% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 25% $61,280
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $54,460
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $27,950
Business Professors 16% $73,770
Home Economics Professors 14% $74,610
Preschool Education Administrators 14% $40,720
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $70,610
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Coaches and Scouts 12% $28,260
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $60,230
Preschool Teachers 11% $28,960
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 11% $59,720
Interpreters and Translators 11% $44,960
Special Education Teachers 10% $58,190
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $73,440
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
Education, Training, and Library Workers 9% $38,380
Chemistry Professors 9% $62,090
Education Administrators 9% $77,020
Instructional Coordinators 9% $59,050
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $73,710
Education Professors 8% $60,140
Computer Science Professors 8% $73,870
History Professors 8% $59,640
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Economics Professors 7% $77,070
Sociology Professors 7% $61,160
Teachers 7% $0
Librarians 7% $58,560
Mathematical Science Professors 7% $60,170
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $64,780
Teacher Assistants 6% $25,750
Political Science Professors 6% $77,240
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $54,630
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $56,660
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $86,870
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Middle School Teachers 6% $54,110
Elementary School Teachers 5% $54,070
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 5% $66,630
Special Education Professors 5% $54,930
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $53,850
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $53,710
Social Scientists 5% $71,410
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $61,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Psychology 819
Social Sciences 150
Library Science 127
Communication & Journalism 116
History 39
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 23
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 14

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