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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UK. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #80 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 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UK in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were 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, 72% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UK physical 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.
The physical sciences program at UK awarded 39 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 653 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 397 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 287 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 160 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.