by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky highly for economics, placing at #375 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 375 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of Kentucky ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 309 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky earn a median of $55,856 a year. This is below $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, economics graduates take on a median debt of $26,942 in student loans. This is above $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
Read more about University of Kentucky tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 80% of graduates 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 2 |
