by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 709 bachelor's degrees in elementary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The elementary teaching bachelor'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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 schools for elementary education students working on their bachelor'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 Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to check out University of Kentucky. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Kentucky
University of Louisville is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Kentucky University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education has to check out Bellarmine University. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Bellarmine University
Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Murray State University
Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of the Cumberlands
NKU is a large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Northern Kentucky University
Eastern is a large public university located in the town of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Eastern Kentucky University
Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Campbellsville University
Spalding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Spalding University
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 1,521 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 384 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 1,158 |
| Georgia | 453 | 1,091 |
| Virginia | 421 | 429 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 454 |
| Alabama | 320 | 756 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 333 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 403 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 824 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 268 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
