Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,683
37th percentile (60th in KY)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Eastern Kentucky University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Eastern Kentucky University graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 37th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Kentucky University$53,683$45,416
University of Louisville$56,174$52,769
University of Kentucky$48,832
Murray State University$47,734$44,379
Morehead State University$47,081
University of the Cumberlands$45,541$44,897
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Louisville
Louisville
$12,828$56,174
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$13,212$48,832
Murray State University
Murray
$9,708$47,734
Morehead State University
Morehead
$9,838$47,081
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$9,875$45,541

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Eastern Kentucky University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.