by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 264 doctor's degrees in education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The education doctor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor'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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their doctor's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in education has to take a look at University of Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Kentucky
Bellarmine University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in education. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a doctorate in education from Bellarmine University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in education needs to look into Murray State University. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Murray State University
University of the Cumberlands is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in education. Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Williamsburg.More information about a doctorate 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 doctorate in education from Western Kentucky University
Eastern is a large public university located in the distant town of Richmond.More information about a doctorate in education from Eastern Kentucky University
Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Morehead State University
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 810 |
| Virginia | 29 | 771 |
| Georgia | 28 | 338 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 227 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 148 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 349 |
| Alabama | 25 | 190 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 514 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 132 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 89 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 28 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 214 |
| Educational Assessment | 27 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 12 |
| Student Counseling | 9 |
| Special Education | 2 |
