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UK was ranked #237 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 569 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 597 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 198 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UK. This makes it the #164 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 457 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #44 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 health professions majors at University of Kentucky.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 569 students earned a bachelor's degree in health professions from UK. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 462 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Of the 198 students who graduated with a Master’s in health professions from UK in 2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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