by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Kentucky compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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University of Kentucky holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #386 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky awarded 198 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky earn a median of $49,133 a year. This is below $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,276 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about University of Kentucky tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Roughly 77% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 64% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
The social sciences program at University of Kentucky offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 109 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| General Social Sciences | 21 |
| International Relations & Security | 18 |