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2026 Best Education Schools in Kentucky

12 Colleges in the United States
6,044 Education Degrees Awarded
$45,175 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 36 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Education in Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Kentucky.

Top Schools in Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Louisville the best school in the country for a degree in education. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 835 education degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $57,538 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,409 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at University Of Louisville

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University Of Kentucky is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 534 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $42,379 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,339. Get the full education details for University Of Kentucky

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Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Spalding University, which ranked #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. Spalding University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 154 education students who graduated with this degree at Spalding University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Spalding University generally make around $56,331. Students borrow a median of $29,862 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Spalding University

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University Of The Cumberlands came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 1,903 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of The Cumberlands earn around $47,244 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,782 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for University Of The Cumberlands

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #5 spot this year. Bellarmine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 91 education degrees were awarded at Bellarmine University in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Bellarmine University earn around $45,567 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Bellarmine University

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Murray State University landed the #6 spot for education this year. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 375 education students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $46,631 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,359 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Murray State University

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Lindsey Wilson College came in at #7 for education this year. Set in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lindsey Wilson College graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 education students who graduated with this degree at Lindsey Wilson College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $34,691 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,119 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Lindsey Wilson College

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University earned the #8 position for education this year. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Kentucky University awarded about 243 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $46,080 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,089 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Northern Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #9 for education this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Kentucky University awarded about 481 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $40,409. Students borrow a median of $29,282 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Western Kentucky University

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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University landed the #10 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit university. Campbellsville University graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 357 education students who graduated with this degree at Campbellsville University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Campbellsville University generally make around $36,837. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Campbellsville University

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Midway College
Midway, KY

Midway College came in at #11 for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Midway. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 43 education degrees were awarded at Midway College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Midway College generally make around $45,850. Midway College graduates carry a median of $22,563 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Midway College

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Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Asbury University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Asbury University awarded about 82 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Asbury University earn around $56,675 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,065. See the full education program report for Asbury University

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Jefferson Community And Technical College earned the #13 position for education this year. Set in the city of Louisville, Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 26 education students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Jefferson Community And Technical College generally make around $44,346. Typical student debt for the program is $10,000. Read more about the education program at Jefferson Community And Technical College

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Bluegrass Community And Technical College came in at #14 for education this year. Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Lexington. About 24 education degrees were awarded at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Bluegrass Community And Technical College generally make around $44,431. Typical student debt for the program is $13,366. Read more about the education program at Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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Eastern Kentucky University earned the #15 position for education this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 359 education students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $43,469 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,870 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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Union College Kentucky
Barbourville, KY

Union College Kentucky landed the #16 spot for education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Barbourville. Union College Kentucky graduates 32% of students within six years. About 48 education degrees were awarded at Union College Kentucky in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Union College Kentucky earn around $63,402 in the first couple years of their career. Union College Kentucky graduates carry a median of $27,852 in student loans. See the full education program report for Union College Kentucky

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Thomas More College
Crestview Hills, KY

Thomas More College landed the #17 spot for education this year. Located in the suburb of Crestview Hills, Thomas More College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Thomas More College awarded about 36 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Thomas More College earn a median of $40,439 early in their careers. Thomas More College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Thomas More College

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Pikeville College
Pikeville, KY

Pikeville College earned the #18 position for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Pikeville. Pikeville College graduates 42% of students within six years. About 52 education degrees were awarded at Pikeville College in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $44,166 in their early career. Pikeville College graduates carry a median of $17,778 in student loans. See the full education program report for Pikeville College

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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College came in at #19 for education this year. Located in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 123 education degrees were awarded at Georgetown College in the most recent year. Education graduates of Georgetown College earn a median of $45,229 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,938. See the full education program report for Georgetown College

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Morehead State University earned the #20 position for education this year. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morehead State University awarded about 178 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Morehead State University earn around $42,234 in the first couple years of their career. Morehead State University graduates carry a median of $28,445 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Morehead State University

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Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College placed #21 among the best education schools. Alice Lloyd College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Pippa Passes. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 16 education degrees were awarded at Alice Lloyd College in the most recent year. Get the full education details for Alice Lloyd College

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Big Sandy Community And Technical College earned the #22 position for education this year. Located in the town of Prestonsburg, Big Sandy Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 27 education students who graduated with this degree at Big Sandy Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Big Sandy Community And Technical College earn around $33,956 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,588. Get the full education details for Big Sandy Community And Technical College

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Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College landed the #23 spot for education this year. Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cumberland. About 21 education degrees were awarded at Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College earn around $35,946 in the first couple years of their career. Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,687 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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