Business Economics at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Business Economics, consider the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 business economics degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at University of Kentucky
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Business Economics 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 | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business Economics graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Economics graduates at University of Kentucky are 29% women (17) and 71% men (42).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 59 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 29% were women (17) and 71% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Business Economics program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
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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