by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics and astronomy at University of Kentucky. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for physics and astronomy, ranked #1 out of 2 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 1 of 2 |
| Best Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 1 |
| Best Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics and astronomy at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 11 master’s degrees in physics and astronomy.
University of Kentucky is not yet ranked for physics and astronomy at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,182 | $49,836 |
| Fees | $1,574 | $1,574 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of physics and astronomy master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of physics and astronomy master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% 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 physics and astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 9 doctoral degrees in physics and astronomy.
University of Kentucky is not currently ranked for physics and astronomy at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 89% of physics and astronomy doctoral degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of physics and astronomy doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 78% 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 physics and astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Kentucky. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy | 1 |