by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geography from UK. This makes it the #14 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
The geography program at UK awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UK does not offer an online option for its geography 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 geography majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 128 |
| Sociology | 63 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.