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Mathematics at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Mathematics, take a look at what University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 mathematics degrees were awarded 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.

Mathematics Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 6
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#44 of 75
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#257 of 462
Best Value	Nationwide	#262 of 460

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 6
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#44 of 75
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#257 of 462
Best Value	Nationwide	#262 of 460

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Mathematics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,594
2 years	$45,162
3 years	$46,144
4 years	$55,698
5 years	$58,171

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $55,698, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mathematics graduates from University of Kentucky is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mathematics graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at University of Kentucky are 31% women (19) and 69% men (43).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 39 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at University of Kentucky, 33% were women (13) and 67% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 8 master’s mathematics degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Mathematics Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 15 doctoral mathematics degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 20% of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 15%.*

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

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at University of Kentucky

This Mathematics program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mathematics	62

Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mathematics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Statisticians	$130,349
Bioinformatics Technicians	$121,896
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.