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Social Studies Education Schools in Kentucky

38 students earned Social Studies Teacher Education degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Studies Education is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors in Kentucky

Social Studies Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a social studies teacher education major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social studies teacher education majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 18.4%
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Jobs for Social Studies Education Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 21,380 people employed in jobs related to a social studies teacher education degree, compared to 1,732,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Studies Education Jobs in Kentucky

Social Studies Teacher Education grads earn an average of $56,200 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer social studies teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,203. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,476.

#3

Brescia University

Owensboro
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
689 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Kentucky Christian University.

#5

Campbellsville University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Campbellsville University will pay a net price of $19,819.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,538 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#5

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,558. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,293 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Union College.

Social Studies Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers social studies teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 25% $61,280
Education Professors 8% $60,140
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Middle School Teachers 6% $54,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social studies teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Physical Education & Coaching 274
Trade & Industrial Education 271
Reading Education 180
Music Education 67
Health Education 57
Technical Education 50
Home Economics Education 32
School Library & Media 29

View all majors related to Social Studies Education

View Nationwide Social Studies Education Report

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