General Public Health at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study General Public Health, take a look at what 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 99 general public health degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at University of Kentucky
Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 299 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 299 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Public Health graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at University of Kentucky are 89% women (88) and 11% men (11).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 49 bachelor’s general public health graduates at University of Kentucky, 92% were women (45) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 50 master’s general public health degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 86% were women (43) and 14% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Those who complete General Public Health program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.