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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 261 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 236 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UK. This makes it the #70 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #46 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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The social sciences program at UK awarded 261 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UK does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
Of the 45 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from UK in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% 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, 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Kentucky.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Sociology | 63 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
| General Social Sciences | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 480 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 198 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 61 |
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