University of Kentucky
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 159(↓22) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Dr. Eli Capilouto (President)
Website: www.uky.edu/； Phone: 8592579000
Location: South Limestone, Lexington, KY, 40506-0032
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University of Kentucky Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $12,859  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $32,276 |
| Room and Board | $14,676 | Under Students | 21,900 |
| Graduation Rate | 45.0% | Retension Rate | 85.7% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 16:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 43:57 |
| Graduation Salary | $25,690 - $146,751 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Southeastern Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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University of Kentucky Important Facts Trends
University of Kentucky Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
University of Kentucky degrees/majors
University of Kentucky major details
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**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | $52,062-$52,715 | |||
| Dentistry. | $146,751 | |||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | $80,392 | |||
| Physician Assistant. | $105,490 | |||
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | $105,490 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | $60,526 | |||
| Medicine. | $88,457 | |||
| Clinical and Translational Science. | - | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. | - | |||
| Pharmacy. | $126,992 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design. | $126,992 | |||
| Public Health, General. | $70,648 | |||
| Health/Medical Physics. | $70,648 | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist. | $46,277-$77,577 | |||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $46,277-$77,577 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | $46,277-$77,577 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science. | $46,277-$77,577 | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $61,655-$123,291 | |||
| Nursing Science. | $61,655-$123,291 | |||
| Nursing Practice. | $61,655-$123,291 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $59,354-$98,682 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | - | |||
| Accounting. | $67,805-$77,729 | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $64,921 | |||
| Finance, General. | $71,215 | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $40,953 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $58,361 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Agricultural Engineering. | $84,831 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | - | |||
| Chemical Engineering. | $74,477 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $66,429 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $91,268 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $84,222 | |||
| Materials Engineering. | - | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $81,498 | |||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | $92,315 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $52,767 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | - | |||
| Social Work. | $38,817-$45,341 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $46,390 | |||
| Journalism. | $38,624 | |||
| Radio and Television. | $37,276 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications. | $51,501 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $44,651 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $44,651 | |||
| Biochemistry. | - | |||
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology. | - | |||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. | - | |||
| Entomology. | - | |||
| Physiology, General. | - | |||
| Molecular Pharmacology. | - | |||
| Toxicology. | - | |||
| Biotechnology. | $43,719 | |||
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics. | - | |||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $41,186 | |||
| Experimental Psychology. | - | |||
| Clinical Psychology. | $50,589-$76,635 | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | $50,589-$76,635 | |||
| School Psychology. | $50,589-$76,635 | |||
| Educational Psychology. | $50,589-$76,635 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis. | $50,589-$76,635 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology. | $50,589-$76,635 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | $41,175 | |||
| Economics, General. | $55,856 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $55,856 | |||
| Geography. | - | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | - | |||
| International Relations and Affairs. | $82,809 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $48,326 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $33,360 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Arts. | - | |||
| Dance, General. | - | |||
| Interior Design. | $50,177 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $25,690 | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $34,048 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $34,048 | |||
| Music, General. | $29,851 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory. | $29,851 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | $29,851 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. | $38,471 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics. | $49,007 | |||
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management. | $45,747 | |||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. | $45,747 | |||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services. | $43,042 | |||
| Agricultural Public Services, Other. | $43,042 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General. | $43,515 | |||
| Food Science. | - | |||
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | - | |||
| Plant Sciences, Other. | - | |||
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology. | - | |||
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $81,070 | |||
| Information Science/Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | $33,905 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. | $49,782 | |||
| Human Nutrition. | $49,782 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | - | |||
| Family Systems. | - | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | $41,502 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $55,698 | |||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - | |||
| Applied Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Science. | $44,441 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | $44,933 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry. | $44,933 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Physics and Astronomy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Architecture Studies. | $50,683-$56,939 | |||
| Architectural Design. | $50,683-$56,939 | |||
| Landscape Architecture. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $79,533 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | |||
| Gerontology. | - | |||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. | - | |||
| Nutrition Sciences. | - | |||
| International/Globalization Studies. | $46,631 | |||
| Data Science, General. | - | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $38,706-$54,898 | |||
| Creative Writing. | - | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General. | $41,149 | |||
| Environmental Studies. | $41,149 | |||
| Forest Sciences and Biology. | $47,702 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | - | |||
| Linguistics. | - | |||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | $42,349 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | $42,349 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $44,098 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $53,063 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. | - |
University of Kentucky Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Public Affairs# 28(↑1)-
- Law School# 60(↑7)+
- Business School# 63(↑9)+
- Medical School (Research)# 64(→)
- Education School# 64(↓6)+
- Engineering School# 92(↑10)+
- Biological / Agricultural# 18(→)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# 63(↑)
- Chemical Engineering# 72(↑5)
- Materials Engineering# 77(↓1)
- Mechanical Engineering# 89(→)
- Civil Engineering# 90(↓13)
- Biomedical Engineering# 96(↓15)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 100(↓10)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# -(↓16)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 95(↓9)
- Library and Information Studies# 17(↑3)
- Fine Arts# 99(↑48)
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
University of Kentucky Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 109 | 133 |
| Football | 122 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 25 | 40 |
| Soccer | 27 | 32 |
| Other Sports | - | 45 |
| Baseball | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Golf | 11 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Rifle | - | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 103 | 117 |
| Football | 125 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 28 | 38 |
| Soccer | 29 | 27 |
| Baseball | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 |
| Golf | 12 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | - | 23 |
| Softball | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 9 | 12 |
| Volleyball | - | 16 |
| Rifle | - | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 55 | 68 |
| Football | 120 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 27 | 38 |
| Soccer | 28 | 29 |
| Baseball | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Golf | 9 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
