by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from UK. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UK. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
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, 88% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UK geology 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, 5 geology majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 33 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.