by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $27,968. This is less than $37,007, which is the national median of all biotech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, biotech students borrow a median amount of $23,180 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,250 for all biotech majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 45 biotech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UK, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 252 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 69 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 6 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 6 |
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