by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Kentucky stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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University of Kentucky ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #214 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $44,933 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 79% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 53% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 79% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were Non-Resident Alien. About 79% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
The physical sciences program at University of Kentucky includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 59 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Materials Science | 1 |