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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #8 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 262 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 177 students received their master’s degree in education from Eastern. This makes it the #242 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #258 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from Eastern. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Eastern does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Online Learning page.
Of the 152 students who earned a master's degree in Education from Eastern in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Associate’s in education from Eastern in 2022 were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 117 |
| Special Education | 70 |
| Educational Administration | 62 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 26 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
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