by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Kentucky. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Kentucky as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #218 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 218 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 109 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of Kentucky includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 59 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 21 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky report a median salary of $44,933 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 79% of graduates fell into 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 1 |
