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Special Education Schools in Kentucky

555 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

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 376
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 17.8%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 8,260 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $54,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
19,272 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Cumberlands grads earn an average salary of $35,901. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#3

Georgetown College

Georgetown
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,625 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Georgetown College. Graduates earn an average $36,982 after graduation.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 84% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,982 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#8

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,238 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,633 after graduation. 94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,149 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,229 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,644
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,105
Educational Administration 1,005
Student Counseling 352
Curriculum & Instruction 297
General Education 95
Teaching Assistant/Aide 72
Educational Assessment 65

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