by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Kentucky. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #339 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 339 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 2 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 198 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Kentucky breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 109 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Geography and Cartography | 28 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Social Sciences, General | 21 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 33 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 127 |
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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Among recent graduates, 55% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 64% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 15 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Kentucky has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Kentucky has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Roughly 62% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Kentucky. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 198 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |