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Special Education Schools in Kentucky

621 students earned Special Ed degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

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 391
Bachelor’s Degree 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,723 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,763. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,995 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#3

Georgetown College

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

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 55% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Georgetown College will pay a net price of $18,384.

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

95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,096.

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

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

#8

Campbellsville University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $32,356 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

#9

Bellarmine University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U.

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

A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $16,828. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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