by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Kentucky stacks up against peers offering economics.
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University of Kentucky is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #308 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky earn a median of $55,856 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, economics graduates take on a median debt of $26,942 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 77% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of economics 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from University of Kentucky were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at University of Kentucky.
The economics program at University of Kentucky offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 |
University of Kentucky awarded 2 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).