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Elementary Teaching in Kentucky

Elementary Teaching Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 1,048 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Kentucky

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 338

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 26.7%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 19,150 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Kentucky

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $53,830 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Kentucky that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

92 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 school has an average net price of $13,835. 23% of the teachers are full time.

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Northern Kentucky University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at NKU. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,087.

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

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

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,329. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,072. 100% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,158. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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#8

Spalding University

Louisville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Spalding. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,590.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in KY

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $54,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Middle School Education & Teaching 144
Teacher Education 109
Secondary Education 108
Early Childhood Education 36
Teacher Development & Methodology 34
Adult & Continuing Education 27
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