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Higher Education Administration in Kentucky

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Higher Education Administration Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 184 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Higher Education Administration is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Kentucky

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 138
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a higher education/higher education administration major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of higher education/higher education administration majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 2,780 people employed in jobs related to a higher education/higher education administration degree, compared to 184,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $82,070, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

142 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. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,653 after graduation.

#2

Bellarmine University

Louisville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

Higher Education Administration Careers in KY

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Education Administrators 9% $77,020
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $73,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Other Educational Administration 555
General Educational Leadership 246
Elementary & Jr High Administration 17
Educational System Administration 3

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