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Elementary Education Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 874 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 727
Master’s Degree 147

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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Kentucky

There are 19,150 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $53,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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

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

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,663 after graduation. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,268.

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

54% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $11,226. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

#9

Asbury University

Wilmore
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,720 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Asbury. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

#10

Bellarmine University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,443. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

Elementary Education 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 288
Teacher Education 159
Secondary Education 139
Early Childhood Education 83
Teacher Development & Methodology 34
Adult & Continuing Education 27
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 18
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