by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UK ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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UK was ranked #97 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in biology from UK. This makes it the #41 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $31,360. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, biology students borrow a median amount of $48,373 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UK is $454 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
The biology program at UK awarded 168 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UK biology 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.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from UK make a median salary of $43,610 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UK in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 97 |
| Biotechnology | 39 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.