by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $43,030. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,017 for all biotech students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biotech from UK. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UK does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 211 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 97 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.