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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining and mineral engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in mining & mineral engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in mining and mineral engineering from UK. This makes it the #11 most popular school for mining and mineral engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in mining and mineral engineering in 2021, making the school the #3 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 mining and mineral engineering majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mining & Mineral Engineering from UK in 2020-2021, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 mining and mineral engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in mining and mineral engineering from UK in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in mining and mineral engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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