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Information Technology Schools in Kentucky

633 students earned IT degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Information Technology is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in Kentucky

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 477
Bachelor’s Degree 147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a IT major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IT majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 18.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.0%
  • Other Races: 30.3%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in Kentucky

17,070 people in the state and 2,578,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IT.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, IT grads earn an average of $83,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,130.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer IT degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

471 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 97% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,902 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

Information Technology Careers in KY

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Computer Systems Analysts 10% $68,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IT.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Computer Science 842
Other Computer Sciences 5

View all majors related to Information Technology

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