Eastern Kentucky University Graduate Programs

Eastern Kentucky University is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, KY. EKU offers total 53 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $14,340 ($10,596 Kentucky residents)
  • Graduate Students: 2,252
  • Graduate Programs: 53

EKU Graduate Programs Overview

Eastern Kentucky University (referred to as EKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, KY. EKU offers total 53 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University is $10,596 for Kentucky residents and $14,340 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $556 for Kentucky residents and $758 for out-of-state students. Total 2,252 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 14,324 with undergraduate students.
EKU 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesKentucky residents: $10,596
Out-of-State: $14,340
Costs per CreditKentucky residents: $556
Out-of-State: $758
Graduate Students2,252
Graduate Programs53 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1928 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Eastern Kentucky University graduate schools offers 53 major programs and 20 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 868 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at EKU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at EKU with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 11
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 11
Education [+] 14 programs (9 online)152
Curriculum and Instruction1 program (1 online)4
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program (1 online)7
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1 program (1 online)5
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program 9
Special Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)15
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented1 program (1 online)4
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments1 program 29
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 26
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)10
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)3
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 3
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 program (1 online)16
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education1 program 5
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist1 program (1 online)16
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 11
Engineering/Industrial Management1 program 11
English Language and Literature [+] 2 programs 14
English Language and Literature1 program 3
Creative Writing1 program 11
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 8
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 8
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs 4
Mathematics1 program 0
Mathematics and Statistics1 program 4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 26
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1 program 8
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 18
Physical Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Chemistry1 program 4
Psychology [+] 3 programs (1 online)56
Psychology1 program 17
Clinical Psychology1 program 11
Industrial and Organizational Psychology1 program (1 online)28
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs (1 online)127
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program (1 online)5
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)1 program 118
Human Services [+] 2 programs (1 online)29
Public Administration1 program 16
Social Work1 program (1 online)13
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 9
Music1 program 9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)270
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 11
Public Health1 program 21
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 74
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program (1 online)164
Business [+] 1 program 17
Business/Commerce1 program 17
History [+] 1 programs 5
History1 program 5
Total39 programs (13 online)743
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Psychology [+] 1 program 13
Clinical Psychology1 program 13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)28
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program (1 online)18
Nursing Practice1 program (1 online)10
Total3 programs (2 online)41
Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 18
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 programs 0
Nursing Practice1 program 0
Total2 programs18
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments1 program 0
Psychology [+] 1 program 12
Psychology (other)1 program 12
Human Services [+] 1 program (1 online)13
Social Work1 program (1 online)13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 programs 2
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene1 program 2
Total4 programs (1 online)27
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program (1 online)23
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program (1 online)23
Psychology [+] 2 programs (1 online)3
School Psychology1 program 0
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program (1 online)3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)13
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1 program (1 online)1
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing1 program (1 online)12
Total5 programs (4 online)39

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of EKU graduate programs is $10,596 for Kentucky residents and $14,340 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $556 for Kentucky residents and $758 for other students. The average living costs is $13,160 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at EKU
Kentucky residentsOut of State
Tuition$10,008$13,644
Fees$300$300
Costs per Credit Hour$556$758
Living on-campus$13,160
Living off-campus$14,660

Graduate Student Population

At EKU graduate schools, there are total 2,252 graduate students. Among them, 1,340 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 674 men and 1,578 women students at EKU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at EKU.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Eastern Kentucky University
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,2526741,578
American Indian/Native American101
Asian441628
Black/African American16760107
Hispanic792653
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander312
White1,7884941,294
Two More852857
Un-Known301812
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at EKU
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,2521,340453459

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023