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Secondary Education Schools in Kentucky

140 Secondary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Secondary Education is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 108
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a secondary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 35.0%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Kentucky

12,250 people in the state and 1,051,570 in the nation are employed in jobs related to secondary teaching.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Kentucky

Secondary Teaching grads earn an average of $56,200 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $13,476. Graduates earn an average $33,995 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation.

#3

Bellarmine University

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

In their early career, Bellarmine U grads earn an average salary of $44,265. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992.

#4

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,625 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,560 a year.

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

Graduates earn an average $32,395 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Georgetown College

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $18,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

Secondary Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $55,690

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to secondary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Elementary Education 863
Middle School Education & Teaching 288
Teacher Education 159
Early Childhood Education 83
Teacher Development & Methodology 34
Adult & Continuing Education 27
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 18
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