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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $19,370. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UK does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 366 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 186 |
| Medicine | 159 |
| Public Health | 145 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 144 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.