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General Biology at University of Kentucky

General Biology at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 208 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 18
Best Value Kentucky #12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #42 of 296
Best Value Southeast (Region) #122 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #297 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #524 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 18
Best Value Kentucky #12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #42 of 296
Best Value Southeast (Region) #122 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #297 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #524 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,003
2 years $21,588
3 years $27,795
4 years $44,651
5 years $63,199

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $44,651, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Kentucky comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Kentucky are 62% women (128) and 38% men (80).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 173 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 62% were women (107) and 38% were men (66).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 130
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 5
Asian 20
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 21% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 28 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 57% were women (16) and 43% were men (12).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 8
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 54% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 7 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Kentucky

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Kentucky

The General Biology program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 184
General Biomedical Sciences 24

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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