by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of education. Combined, these schools handed out 3,466 master's degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in education needs to look into University of Louisville. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Louisville
University of Kentucky is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in education from University of Kentucky
It is difficult to beat Bellarmine University if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville.More information about a master’s in education from Bellarmine University
It is hard to beat University of the Cumberlands if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.More information about a master’s in education from University of the Cumberlands
Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Western Kentucky University
Asbury is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Wilmore.More information about a master’s in education from Asbury University
Located in the distant town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Murray State University
Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Campbellsville University
NKU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a master’s in education from Northern Kentucky University
Eastern is a large public university located in the distant town of Richmond.More information about a master’s in education from Eastern Kentucky University
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 1,913 |
| Florida | 34 | 3,775 |
| Virginia | 33 | 5,408 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,798 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,367 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 2,651 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 820 |
| Alabama | 30 | 2,455 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 1,380 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 1,698 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 2,387 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 934 |
| Educational Administration | 766 |
| Special Education | 559 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 434 |
| Student Counseling | 362 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 262 |
| General Education | 67 |
| Teaching English or French | 33 |
| Educational Assessment | 24 |
| Instructional Media Design | 23 |
