by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Eastern EKU stacks up against peers offering education.
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Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #1,303 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Value Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 15 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 15 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 15 |
| Best Education Schools in Kentucky | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 107 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU earn a median of $44,189 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, education students borrow a median amount of $24,952 in student loans. This is lower than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a associate’s degree in education from Eastern EKU identified as men.
The largest share of education associate’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a associate’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
The education program at Eastern EKU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 129 |
| Educational Administration | 60 |
| Student Counseling | 47 |
| Special Education | 44 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43 |
| Instructional Media Design | 25 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 11 |