Kentucky · Ethnic

Best colleges for Ethnic in Kentucky

Ranked by graduate earnings

Western Kentucky University, University of Louisville and University of Kentucky award the most Ethnic degrees and certificates in Kentucky: 22, 21 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 Kentucky colleges offer Ethnic and award 71 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program focuses on the study of differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary field examines how these identities intersect with power…

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Institutions
9
offering CIP 05.02
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
71
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$29,990
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,886
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$58,930
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Louisville
Louisville Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,9902161%—$32,181

Colleges awarding the most Ethnic degrees in Kentucky

Top 9 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
22Not reported
2University of Louisville
Louisville Public
21$29,990
3University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
14Not reported
4Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville Public
5Not reported
5Kentucky State University
Frankfort Public
4Not reported
6Berea College
Berea Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
7Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
1Not reported
8Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
9University of Pikeville
Pikeville Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
480
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$58,930
median $53,590
Best-paying metro
$68,260
Lexington-Fayette, KY

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$58,930 avg · 480 jobs
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$79,640 avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ethnic programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Ethnic degrees?+

Western Kentucky University (22 graduates a year), University of Louisville (21 graduates a year) and University of Kentucky (14 graduates a year) award the most Ethnic degrees and certificates in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 Kentucky colleges offer Ethnic.

Which Ethnic program in Kentucky has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Louisville tops the list at $29,990. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Kentucky is $58,930 (median $53,590), across about 480 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Ethnic program?+

The Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program focuses on the study of differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary field examines how these identities intersect with power…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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