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, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UK. This makes it the #45 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UK in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UK chemistry 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
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, 53% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics and Astronomy | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
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