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Social Studies Education at University of Kentucky

Social Studies Education at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Social Studies Education, take a look at what University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 15 social studies education degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Social Studies Education Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Social Studies Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 1
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 6
Best Value Southeast (Region) #17 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #41 of 62
Best Value Nationwide #74 of 200

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Social Studies Education graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Social Studies Education graduates at University of Kentucky are 20% women (3) and 80% men (12).

Social Studies Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 15 bachelor’s social studies education degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Social Studies Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Studies Education majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 13% of Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates

Students who finish Social Studies Education program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Studies Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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