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Special Education Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 428 students earned their Special Ed degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Kentucky

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 391
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 22.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Kentucky

8,260 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Kentucky

Special Ed grads earn an average of $54,010 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

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

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,995 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,763. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,723 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Georgetown College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

#5

Campbellsville University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,819. The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Campbellsville University grads earn an average salary of $32,356.

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

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. In their early career, Murray State grads earn an average salary of $33,889.

#9

Spalding University

Louisville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. An average student at Spalding will pay a net price of $21,976. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Union College Kentucky

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,558. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Special Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $54,460
Interpreters and Translators 11% $44,960
Special Education Teachers 10% $58,190
Special Education Professors 5% $54,930
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $53,850
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $53,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Educational Administration 1,005
Teacher Education Grade Specific 634
Teacher Education Subject Specific 455
Student Counseling 352
Curriculum & Instruction 297
General Education 87
Educational Assessment 65
Instructional Media Design 33

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