Teaching in Kentucky
The Essentials- Teacher salaries in Kentucky average $42,592 with an annual raise of four percent.
- The state offers a loan forgiveness program to teachers, which helps defray education costs.
- In Kentucky, after four years of service, public school teachers receive employment protection, or "tenure."
- Complete an approved 4-year educator preparation program
- Pass the Praxis Series™ tests for your certification area
- Complete the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program
- Submit your certification form and applicable fees
Online out-of-state programs are generally not accepted for teacher certification in Kentucky. If you attend an online school it must be regionally accredited as well as NCATE accredited. You should be aware that out-of-state online programs may not address the content specific to the unique components found in the state's education system, which could put you at a disadvantage.
Find Campus Locations in Kentucky and Online Schools Accepting Students from Kentucky
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Grand Canyon University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - Christian Ministry (Online)
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership (Online)
- Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - K-12 Leadership (Online)
- B.A. in Christian Studies (Online)
- B.A. in Christian Studies - Biblical Studies (Online)
- B.A. in Christian Studies - Youth Ministry (Online)
- M.A. in Christian Studies - Christian Leadership (Online)
- M.A. in Christian Studies - Pastoral Ministry (Online)
- M.A. in Christian Studies - Urban Ministry (Online)
- M.A. in Christian Studies - Youth Ministry (Online)
Keiser University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Education Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)
- Master of Science in Education (Online)
- Master of Science in Education - Teaching & Learning (Online)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (Online)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)
- Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (Online)
- Graduate Certificate in Career College Administration (Online)
- Joint Master of Science in Education and Master of Business Administration (Online)
- Master of Science in Education - Allied Health Teaching and Learning (Online)
- Master of Science in Education - College Administration (Online)
- Master of Science in Education - Leadership (Online)
- Master of Science in Education - Online Teaching and Learning (Online)
- Associate of Arts in General Studies (Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)
Northcentral University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Curriculum and Teaching (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - E-Learning (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Early Childhood Education (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Educational Leadership (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - English Second Language (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - General Education (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Global Training and Development (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Instructional Leadership (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - International Education (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Leadership in Higher Education (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Organizational Leadership (Online)
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - Special Education (Online)
- PhD in Education - Curriculum and Teaching (Online)
- PhD in Education - E-Learning (Online)
- PhD in Education - Early Childhood Education (Online)
- PhD in Education - Educational Leadership (Online)
- PhD in Education - English Second Language (Online)
- PhD in Education - Global Training and Development (Online)
- PhD in Education - Instructional Leadership (Online)
- PhD in Education - Leadership in Higher Education (Online)
- PhD in Education - Organizational Leadership (Online)
- PhD in Education - Special Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Accelerated Educational Leadership (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Accelerated Leadership in Higher Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Adult Learning and Workforce Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Athletic Coaching (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Curriculum and Teaching (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - E-Learning (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Early Childhood Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Educational Leadership (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - English Second Language (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - General Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Global Training and Development (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Instructional Leadership (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - International Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Leadership in Higher Education (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Organizational Leadership (Online)
- Master of Education (MEd) - Special Education (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Curriculum and Teacher (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - E-Learning (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Early Childhood Education (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Educational Leadership (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - English Second Language (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Global Training and Development (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Instructional Leadership (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - International Education (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Leadership in Higher Education (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Organizational Leadership (Online)
- Education Specialist (EdS) - Special Education (Online)
Capella University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership and Administration (Online)
- PhD in Leadership for Higher Education (Online)
- Master of Science in Child & Adolescent Development (Online)
- EdD in Educational Leadership & Management (Online)
- EdD in Reading and Literacy (Online)
- EdS in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
- EdS in Leadership in Educational Administration (Online)
- Master of Science in Adult Education (Online)
- Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (Online)
- Master of Science in Instructional Design for Online Learning (Online)
- Master of Science in K-12 Studies in Education (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- Master of Science in Leadership in Educational Administration (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- Master of Science in Reading and Literacy (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
- Master of Science in Training and Performance Improvement (Online)
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
- PhD in Instructional Design for Online Learning (Online)
- PhD in K-12 Studies in Education (Online)
- PhD in Leadership in Educational Administration (Online)
- PhD in Management Education (Online)
- PhD in Postsecondary and Adult Education (Online)
- PhD in Professional Studies in Education (Online)
- PhD in Special Education Leadership (Online)
- PhD in Training and Performance Improvement (Online)
- PhD in Information Technology Education (Online)
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Graduate Certificate - Child & Adolescent Psychology (Online-Blended)
Kaplan University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Higher Education - Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Online)
- BSPY - Child Development (Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development (Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (Online)
- Master of Science in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership (Online)
- Master of Science in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning (Online)
- Master of Science in Higher Education - Online College Teaching (Online)
- Master of Science in Higher Education - Student Affairs (Online)
Walden University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning (Online)
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood Studies (Online)
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Education (Online)
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education (Online)
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) (Online)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (Course-based) (Online)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (KAM-based) (Online)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (Mixed-Model) (Online)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Child Development (Online)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Educational Studies (Online)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
- Teacher Preparation Program with Master of Arts in Teaching (Online)
Pacific Oaks College
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (online)
Colorado Technical University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Associate of Science in General Studies (Online)
- Doctor of Management in Graduate Level Instructional Practices (Online)
- Doctor of Management in Private Sector Higher Education Leadership (Online)
American InterContinental University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- MEd - Adult Education and Training (Online)
- MEd - Classroom Integration of Technology (Online)
- MEd - Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
- MEd - Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Online)
- MEd - Instructional Design (Online)
- MEd - Leadership of Educational Organizations (Online)
California Lutheran University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- EdD in Higher Education Leadership (Online)
Western Governors University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) (Online)
- B.A. Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
- B.A. Science (5-12 Biological Science) (Online)
- B.A. Science (5-12 Chemistry) (Online)
- B.A. Science (5-12 Geosciences) (Online)
- B.A. Science (5-12 Physics) (Online)
- B.A. Science (5-9) (Online)
- B.A. Special Education (Online)
- Endorsement Prep Program in ELL (PK-12) (Online)
- Endorsement Preparation Program in Educational Leadership (Online)
- M.A. English Language Learning (PK-12) (Online)
- M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12) (Online)
- M.A. Science Education (5-12 Biological Science) (Online)
- M.A. Science Education (5-12 Chemistry) (Online)
- M.A. Science Education (5-12 Geosciences) (Online)
- M.A. Science Education (5-12 Physics) (Online)
- M.A. Science Education (5-9) (Online)
- M.A. Teaching (K-8)
- M.A. Teaching --Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
- M.A. Teaching --Science (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
- M.A. Teaching --Social Science (5-12) (Online)
- M.Ed. Instructional Design (Online)
- M.Ed. Learning and Technology (Online)
- M.S. Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
- M.S. Educational Leadership (Online)
- M.S. Special Education (K-12) (Online)
- Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
- Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Science (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
- Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Social Science (5-12) (Online)
- Post-bacc Teacher Prep Prgm (K-8) (online)
Northeastern University - College of Professional Studies
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Commerce and Economic Development (Online)
Full Sail University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology (Online)
University of San Diego
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- M.Ed in 21st Century Literacies (Online)
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
- M.Ed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) (Online)
- M.Ed in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Inclusive Education (Online)
Saint Joseph's University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Bachelor of Science in Professional and Liberal Studies (Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Professional and Liberal Studies w/ an Autism Studies Concentration (Online)
- Certificate of Proficiency in Autism Studies (Online)
- Graduate Certificate Instructional Technology Specialist (Online)
- MS Organization Development & Leadership - Adult Learning & Training Concentration (Online)
- MS in Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing w/PA Hearing Impaired K-12 (Online)
- Master of Science in Instructional Technology (Online)
- Master of Science in Instructional Technology Specialist (Online)
- Master of Science in Secondary Education with OATCERT Certification (Online)
- Master of Science in Special Education (Online)
- Master of Science in Special Education (with Wilson Reading Certification) (Online)
- Master of Science in Special Education with Autism spectrum Disorders' Endorsement (Online)
- Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (Online)
- Pennsylvania Hearing Impaired K-12 Certification (Online)
- Special Education Certification (Online)
Keller Graduate School of Management
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology (Online)
- Master's in Educational Technology (Online)
DeVry University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Certificate - Education Leadership (Online)
- Certificate - Educational Technology Leadership (Online)
- Graduate Certificate - Curriculum Leadership (Online)
- Master's - Education (Online)
Argosy University Online
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- EdD in Higher and Postsecondary Education (Online)
- EdD in Organizational Leadership (Online)
- EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling (Online)
- EdD in Teaching & Learning (Online)
- Master of Arts in Education - Adult Education and Training (Online)
Queens University of Charlotte
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (Online)
Purdue University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology (Online)
Lewis University
Campuses: Online
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education - Student Services (Online)
Kentucky
Sullivan University
Campuses: Louisville, Lexington
Degrees Offered:
- Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Strayer University
Campuses: Florence, Lexington, Louisville
Degrees Offered:
- MEd - Adult Education and Development
- Associate's - Economics
- Bachelor's - Economics
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"I decided to go to graduate school and earn my Master of Arts in Education because I am inspired by new knowledge. I feel in order to perform my job to the best of my ability, I need to keep up with current practices and trends in the field of education."
- Sara Marvez
-- 6th grade science teacher
"Gaining my Master's degree has earned me respect from administrators and colleagues. Also, my salary has benefited greatly. The cost of graduate school was paid off in only a couple years."
- Thomas Bjornson
-- high school English teacher
"Postgraduate study was a personal goal of mine, and completing my Master's degree has given me a great sense of personal satisfaction. It has also increased my efficiency in the classroom and my marketability in the job market."
- Janet O'Reilly
-- 8th grade social studies teacher
"I found my online courses efficient and friendly. I had a desire to go to graduate school, but I didn't want to go through the nonsense of another undergraduate degree, bumping shoulders with students a third my age who have very little understanding of real life or the benefits of real knowledge. A friend recommended online education and I haven't looked back since.
At the age of 53, I love my job more than ever. I get so much satisfaction knowing that many of my students respect me for what I do as a teacher.
I am able to face any sort of situation that arises in my classroom with complete confidence."
- Jonathan Lloyd
-- high school chemistry teacher
Average Beginning Teacher Salary: $31,753 Average Teacher Salary: $47,602 Average Administrator Salary: $77,740 Elementary School Principals: $82,414 Middle School Principals: $87,866 High School Principals: $92,965
On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.
Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.
On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!
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