Medical Physics at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Medical Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 medical physics degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Medical Physics graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Physics graduates at University of Kentucky are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).
Medical Physics Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 3 master’s medical physics degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Medical Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, above the national average of 21%.*
Medical Physics Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 1 doctoral medical physics degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Medical Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Medical Physics Graduates
Students who finish Medical Physics program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medical Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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