by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UK. This makes it the #45 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,392 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from UK in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
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