by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky highly for biotechnology, placing at #55 out of 82 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 55 of 82 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biotechnology at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Biotechnology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $43,719 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, biotechnology students borrow a median amount of $23,180 in student loans. This is below $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
