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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 255 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in KY.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Kentucky

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 158
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 24,840 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $67,720, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. 54% of the teachers are full time.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,723 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. 99% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in KY

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,970
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Epidemiologists 20% $51,020
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Exercise Physiologists 8% $42,270
Life Scientists 8% $59,380
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $55,900
Biological Scientists 4% $63,260
Biochemists and Biophysicists 3% $70,910
Microbiologists 0% $49,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 2,704
Engineering 281
Engineering Technologies 138
Agriculture 123
Mathematics & Statistics 117
Physical Sciences 92
Architecture/Urban Planning 29
Natural Resources & Conservation 13

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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