University of Kentucky
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Kentucky?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
32
Average class size
55%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Kentucky has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
303
10-19
696
20-29
922
30-39
355
40-49
139
50-99
242
100+
180
Honors Programs
University of Kentucky has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Kentucky's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Kentucky:
87%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $57,998. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$57,998
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Kentucky's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Finance, General
261
276.6
292.2
307.8
323.4
339
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 50
- Animal Sciences, General 42
- Agricultural Economics 37
- Agricultural Public Services, Other 31
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 19
- Horticultural Science 11
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 9
- Food Science 3
- Agricultural Economics 1
- Agronomy and Crop Science 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 81
- Landscape Architecture 13
- Architecture 0
- Pre-Architecture Studies 0
- Architecture 0
Area
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 13
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 172
- Neuroscience 88
- Biotechnology 33
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
- Zoology/Animal Biology 0
- Plant Molecular Biology 0
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 305
- Business/Commerce, General 292
- Finance, General 274
- Accounting 152
- Business/Commerce, General 133
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 100
- Business/Managerial Economics 51
- Finance, General 49
- Accounting 28
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 18
- Business Administration and Management, General 17
- Business/Managerial Economics 8
- Management Science 0
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 230
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 123
- Journalism 36
- Radio and Television 27
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 3
- Journalism 2
- Radio and Television 1
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 139
- Information Science/Studies 62
- Information Science/Studies 1
- Informatics 0
Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 189
- Elementary Education and Teaching 87
- Music Teacher Education 28
- Technical Teacher Education 22
- Social Studies Teacher Education 15
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 13
- Health Teacher Education 9
- Special Education and Teaching, General 9
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
- Health Teacher Education 4
- Art Teacher Education 4
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 4
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 157
- Civil Engineering, General 70
- Chemical Engineering 56
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 56
- Computer Engineering, General 36
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 32
- Materials Engineering 19
- Agricultural Engineering 15
- Mining and Mineral Engineering 14
- Computer Engineering, General 1
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 48
- Rhetoric and Composition 8
- English Language and Literature, General 4
- Rhetoric and Composition 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles, General 69
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 15
- Apparel and Textiles, General 2
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other 2
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
- Human Nutrition 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 14
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other 13
- Linguistics 6
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other 2
- Linguistics 1
- Chinese Language and Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- Japanese Language and Literature 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 339
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 121
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 121
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 121
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 52
- Public Health, General 49
- Dietetics/Dietitian 44
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 39
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 28
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 1
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 0
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 0
History
- History, General 27
- History, General 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 73
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 23
- Mathematics, General 16
- Financial Mathematics 7
- Financial Mathematics 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- International/Globalization Studies 25
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 19
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 19
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 19
- Nutrition Sciences 17
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 32
- Environmental Studies 29
- Forest Sciences and Biology 19
- Environmental Studies 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 8
- Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 30
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
- Physics and Astronomy 1
- Physics, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 283
- Psychology, General 9
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 64
- Public Policy Analysis, General 7
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 93
- Economics, General 29
- Anthropology, General 21
- Sociology, General 21
- Geography 9
- Sociology, General 8
- Political Science and Government, General 7
- Economics, General 6
- Anthropology, General 3
- Geography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Digital Arts 52
- Interior Design 36
- Music Performance, General 23
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 20
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 18
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 9
- Industrial and Product Design 7
- Dance, General 5
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 4
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
- Digital Arts 2
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
- Dance, General 1
- Music Performance, General 1
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