Below are the key facts about this program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for chemistry, coming in at #205 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 205 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 7 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 of 97 |
Here is each degree level available for chemistry at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky earn a median of $44,933 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 80% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 13 |