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Chemistry at University of Kentucky

If you plan to study Chemistry, consider the program at 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.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 chemistry degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option 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.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#4 of 7
Best Value	Kentucky	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 99
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#55 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#209 of 390

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#4 of 7
Best Value	Kentucky	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 99
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#55 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#209 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Kentucky

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,392
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$44,824
4 years	$44,933
5 years	$64,235

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemistry graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $44,933, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemistry graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at University of Kentucky are 59% women (35) and 41% men (24).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 30 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 57% were women (17) and 43% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 16 master’s chemistry graduates at University of Kentucky, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 26%.*

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 13 doctoral chemistry degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	11

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Kentucky

The Chemistry program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	45
Forensic Chemistry	14

Top-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.