by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at University of Kentucky. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #225 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 225 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 7 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 of 110 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 32 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 83 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,182 | $49,836 |
| Fees | $1,574 | $1,574 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 53% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 24 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
Among recent graduates, 79% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were Non-Resident Alien. 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in physical sciences.
University of Kentucky is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from University of Kentucky identified as men.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 33 |