by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, UK came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $26,420. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,369 for all health science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Kentucky.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to 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 bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 339 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 159 |
| Medicine | 130 |
| Public Health | 115 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 107 |
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