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UK was ranked #117 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 303 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 321 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UK. This makes it the #119 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #62 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 303 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UK in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 202 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the UK biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UK. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 653 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 287 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 160 |
| Physical Sciences | 120 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 84 |
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