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, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in geography from UK. This makes it the #14 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #12 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 geography majors at University of Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in geography from UK. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
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