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. In addition, we cover how UK ranks in comparison to other schools with physics and astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics and astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in physics and astronomy. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics and astronomy from UK. This makes it the #1 most popular school for physics and astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physics and astronomy in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics and astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in physics and astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UK does not offer an online option for its physics and astronomy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in physics and astronomy from UK. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
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 | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics and astronomy majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.