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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kentucky

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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kentucky

Every mathematics and 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 and 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. In 2021, 75 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from UK.

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
  • Doctorate 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.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? UK offers distance education options for mathematics and statistics at the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

UK Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at UK compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and 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.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 44
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In 2021, 71 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from UK. This makes it the #46 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 15 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and 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 and statistics majors at University of Kentucky.

UK Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 75 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from UK in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and 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 and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 50
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

UK Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

27% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of mathematics and statistics master's degrees went to men and 27% 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 and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 30
International Students 23
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

UK also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 15 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

The following mathematics and 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 and 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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