by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for education, placing at #482 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 482 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Kentucky | 2 of 23 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 387 |
Here is each degree level granted in education at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 390 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 70 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
The education field at University of Kentucky includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 390 bachelor’s degrees in education.
University of Kentucky is in the top 10% of the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 2 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky report a median salary of $45,375 a year. This is below $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, education graduates take on a median debt of $24,584 in student loans. This is higher than $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
Read more about University of Kentucky tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 320 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 2 certificate degrees in education.
University of Kentucky has not been ranked for education at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in education from University of Kentucky were women.
The largest share of education certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 70 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 42 |
