by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Kentucky compares to other colleges that offer public & social service.
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University of Kentucky is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service. In particular, it placed #445 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $42,349 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, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $26,875 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about University of Kentucky tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 70% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Roughly 74% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 667 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 45 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky are 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 doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public & social service majors at University of Kentucky.
The public & social service program at University of Kentucky includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 1,196 |
| Public Administration | 31 |
| Public Policy | 26 |