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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kentucky

Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kentucky

Every mathematics & statistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the mathematics & statistics program at University of Kentucky stacks up to those at other schools.

UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and has a total student population of 29,986.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mathematics & Statistics section at the bottom of this page.

UK Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Online Classes Are Available at UK

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, UK does offer online courses in mathematics & statistics for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

UK Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The mathematics & statistics major at UK is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mathematics & Statistics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

There were 15 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at UK

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at University of Kentucky.

UK Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of mathematics & statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

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About 66% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at UK are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 38
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

UK Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

31% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of mathematics & statistics master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 32
International Students 30
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

The following mathematics & statistics concentations are available at University of Kentucky. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Kentucky. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 71
Mathematics 65
Statistics 18
Applied Statistics 12

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics & statistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for University of Kentucky.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
High School Teachers 12,250 $56,200
Financial Analysts 1,710 $69,830
Financial Specialists 1,150 $57,030
Mathematical Science Professors 540 $65,160
Natural Sciences Managers 300 $110,070

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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