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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 241 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from UK. This makes it the #192 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 208 biological sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UK, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Biology Studies from UK in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 28 |
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