University of Kentucky Graduate Programs

University of Kentucky is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY. Kentucky offers total 260 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $35,459 ($14,330 Kentucky residents)
  • Graduate Students: 8,812
  • Graduate Programs: 260

Kentucky Graduate Programs Overview

University of Kentucky (referred to as Kentucky) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY. Kentucky offers total 260 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at University of Kentucky is $14,330 for Kentucky residents and $35,459 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $700 for Kentucky residents and $1,829 for out-of-state students. Total 8,812 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 31,547 with undergraduate students.
Kentucky 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesKentucky residents: $14,330
Out-of-State: $35,459
Costs per CreditKentucky residents: $700
Out-of-State: $1,829
Graduate Students8,812
Graduate Programs260 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1915 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

University of Kentucky graduate schools offers 260 major programs and 35 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 3,060 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at Kentucky. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Kentucky with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 6 programs (1 online)16
Agricultural Economics1 program 2
Agricultural and Extension Education Services1 program (1 online)2
Animal Sciences1 program 6
Plant Sciences (other)1 program 3
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences1 program 2
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology1 program 1
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2 programs (1 online)8
Environmental Studies1 program (1 online)5
Forest Sciences and Biology1 program 3
Architecture [+] 3 programs 13
Architecture1 program 0
Architectural Design1 program 13
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning1 program 0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)1 program 1
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 8
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 8
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 13
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)1 program 13
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 8
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 8
Education [+] 16 programs (3 online)130
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 2
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program (1 online)22
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program 11
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program (1 online)14
Educational Statistics and Research Methods1 program (1 online)6
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education1 program 2
Special Education and Teaching1 program 7
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness1 program 21
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 26
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 program 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 1
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods1 program 6
Art Teacher Education1 program 1
Music Teacher Education1 program 3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1 program 7
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 1
Engineering [+] 9 programs (1 online)69
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering1 program 1
Agricultural Engineering1 program 10
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 5
Civil Engineering1 program 14
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 11
Materials Engineering1 program 2
Mechanical Engineering1 program 14
Mining and Mineral Engineering1 program 5
Manufacturing Engineering1 program (1 online)7
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6 programs 21
Foreign Languages and Literatures1 program 3
Linguistics1 program 5
German Language and Literature1 program 0
French Language and Literature1 program 4
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 4
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1 program 5
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 programs 38
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management1 program 0
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1 program 11
Human Development and Family Studies1 program 4
Apparel and Textiles1 program 23
English Language and Literature [+] 2 programs 10
English Language and Literature1 program 3
Creative Writing1 program 7
Library Science [+] 1 program (1 online)125
Library and Information Science1 program (1 online)125
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6 programs 47
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 11
Biomedical Sciences1 program 27
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology1 program 4
Entomology1 program 4
Toxicology1 program 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5 programs (1 online)67
Mathematics1 program 8
Financial Mathematics1 program 46
Statistics1 program 7
Statistics (other)1 program 0
Applied Statistics, General1 program (1 online)6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 programs 7
Historic Preservation and Conservation1 program 2
Nutrition Sciences1 program 1
Data Science, General1 program 4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 31
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 31
Sports Studies1 program 0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 2
Philosophy1 program 2
Physical Sciences [+] 5 programs 39
Chemistry1 program 3
Forensic Chemistry1 program 14
Geology/Earth Science1 program 5
Physics1 program 0
Physics and Astronomy1 program 17
Psychology [+] 7 programs 48
Experimental Psychology1 program 6
Clinical Psychology1 program 5
Counseling Psychology1 program 5
School Psychology1 program 8
Educational Psychology1 program 8
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program 9
Performance and Sport Psychology1 program 7
Human Services [+] 3 programs (1 online)381
Public Administration1 program 22
Public Policy Analysis1 program (1 online)7
Social Work1 program 352
Social Sciences [+] 7 programs (1 online)45
Anthropology1 program 6
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1 program 2
Geography1 program 5
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program (1 online)7
International Relations and Affairs1 program 23
Political Science and Government1 program 2
Sociology1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7 programs (1 online)52
Interior Design1 program 3
Design and Applied Arts (other)1 program 0
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 3
Music Performance1 program 20
Music Theory and Composition1 program 0
Musicology and Ethnomusicology1 program 0
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management1 program (1 online)26
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 13 programs (1 online)190
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1 program 33
Dental Clinical Sciences1 program 2
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program 20
Physician Assistant1 program 55
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 4
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician1 program 0
Medical Scientist1 program 0
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design1 program 9
Public Health1 program 24
Health/Medical Physics1 program 7
Music Therapy/Therapist1 program 2
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1 program 26
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program (1 online)8
Business [+] 4 programs 199
Business/Commerce1 program 127
Accounting1 program 47
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)1 program 11
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 14
History [+] 1 programs 3
History1 program 3
Total117 programs (12 online)1,571
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 5 programs 19
Agricultural Economics1 program 4
Animal Sciences1 program 6
Plant Sciences (other)1 program 6
Soil Science and Agronomy1 program 0
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences1 program 3
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 3
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)1 program 3
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 12
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 11
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 11
Education [+] 6 programs (1 online)35
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 2
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program (1 online)7
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)1 program 0
Educational Evaluation and Research1 program 24
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)1 program 0
Special Education and Teaching1 program 2
Engineering [+] 8 programs 37
Agricultural Engineering1 program 2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 1
Chemical Engineering1 program 3
Civil Engineering1 program 4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 6
Materials Engineering1 program 5
Mechanical Engineering1 program 14
Mining and Mineral Engineering1 program 2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 3
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 3
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 3
Family Systems1 program 3
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 3
English Language and Literature1 program 3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 13 programs 39
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 5
Biochemistry1 program 5
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology1 program 2
Plant Physiology1 program 0
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology1 program 2
Entomology1 program 1
Physiology1 program 8
Molecular Pharmacology1 program 2
Toxicology1 program 6
Epidemiology1 program 0
Epidemiology and Biostatistics1 program 7
Neuroscience1 program 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs 17
Mathematics1 program 11
Statistics1 program 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 programs 5
Gerontology1 program 1
Nutrition Sciences1 program 4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 2
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 4
Philosophy1 program 4
Physical Sciences [+] 4 programs 30
Chemistry1 program 20
Geology/Earth Science1 program 1
Physics1 program 0
Physics and Astronomy1 program 9
Psychology [+] 4 programs 18
Experimental Psychology1 program 6
Clinical Psychology1 program 4
Counseling Psychology1 program 6
Educational Psychology1 program 2
Human Services [+] 2 programs 5
Public Administration1 program 2
Social Work1 program 3
Social Sciences [+] 5 programs 26
Anthropology1 program 11
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1 program 6
Geography1 program 5
Political Science and Government1 program 2
Sociology1 program 2
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 14
Music1 program 12
Music History, Literature, and Theory1 program 2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 26
Clinical and Translational Science1 program 2
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design1 program 9
Rehabilitation Science1 program 10
Nursing Science1 program 5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Business [+] 1 program 5
Business/Commerce1 program 5
History [+] 1 programs 2
History1 program 2
Total68 programs (1 online)319
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 82
Law1 program 82
Human Services [+] 1 program (1 online)71
Social Work1 program (1 online)71
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs (1 online)466
Dentistry1 program 67
Medicine1 program 159
Pharmacy1 program 126
Public Health1 program 7
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 62
Nursing Practice1 program (1 online)45
Total8 programs (2 online)619
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program (1 online)2
Environmental Studies1 program (1 online)2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 3 programs 15
Latin American Studies1 program 6
Latin American and Caribbean Studies1 program 1
Women's Studies1 program 8
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 4
Communication and Media Studies (other)1 program 4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Informatics1 program 0
Education [+] 10 programs (4 online)50
Multicultural Education1 program 2
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program (1 online)11
Superintendency and Educational System Administration1 program (1 online)2
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program (1 online)8
Educational Statistics and Research Methods1 program (1 online)6
International and Comparative Education1 program 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed1 program 2
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching1 program 14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1 program 0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 2
Engineering [+] 3 programs 13
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 5
Industrial Engineering1 program 2
Manufacturing Engineering1 program 6
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs (2 online)3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences1 program (1 online)2
Child Development1 program (1 online)1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program (1 online)9
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1 program (1 online)9
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3 programs 8
Anatomy1 program 2
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences (other)1 program 0
Biostatistics1 program 6
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs (1 online)13
Computational Mathematics1 program 1
Applied Statistics, General1 program (1 online)12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 programs (2 online)35
Gerontology1 program 5
Historic Preservation and Conservation1 program 15
Behavioral Sciences1 program 0
Nutrition Sciences1 program (1 online)7
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies1 program (1 online)8
Cognitive Science1 program 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program (1 online)9
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 1
Chemistry (other)1 program 0
Materials Science1 program 1
Psychology [+] 1 program 1
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program 1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 3
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1 program 3
Human Services [+] 2 programs (1 online)122
Public Policy Analysis1 program (1 online)12
Social Work1 program 110
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs (1 online)22
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program (1 online)9
Sociology1 program 13
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 programs (1 online)15
Music History, Literature, and Theory1 program 2
Voice and Opera1 program 1
Music Pedagogy1 program 5
Brass Instruments1 program 3
Fine and Studio Arts Management1 program (1 online)4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 programs (4 online)219
Health and Wellness1 program 1
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management1 program 0
Healthcare Innovation1 program 12
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)1 program (1 online)6
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1 program 0
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 7
Blood Bank Technology Specialist1 program 0
Clinical and Translational Science1 program 4
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program (1 online)29
Clinical/Medical Social Work1 program (1 online)155
Maternal and Child Health1 program 0
International Public Health/International Health1 program 0
Health Services Administration1 program 3
Public Health (other)1 program 0
Clinical Nurse Leader1 program (1 online)2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Business [+] 1 programs 3
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1 program 3
Total64 programs (19 online)547
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)4
Public Health (other)1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program (1 online)4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1 program 0
Total3 programs (1 online)4

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of Kentucky graduate programs is $14,330 for Kentucky residents and $35,459 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $700 for Kentucky residents and $1,829 for other students. The average living costs is $19,006 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at Kentucky
Kentucky residentsOut of State
Tuition$12,583$32,896
Fees$1,363$1,363
Costs per Credit Hour$700$1,829
Living on-campus$19,006
Living off-campus$16,478

Graduate Student Population

At Kentucky graduate schools, there are total 8,812 graduate students. Among them, 3,046 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 3,140 men and 5,672 women students at Kentucky graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Kentucky.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of Kentucky
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,8123,1405,672
American Indian/Native American20911
Asian358167191
Black/African American688162526
Hispanic375120255
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander413
White6,0002,0083,992
Two More21165146
Un-Known377165212
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at Kentucky
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students8,8123,0461,0654,701

Highest Graduate Tuition in Kentucky

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University of Kentucky (Kentucky) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 31,547 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Louisville (Louisville) is a Public, 4-years school located in Louisville, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,828 for Kentucky residents and $29,174 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 22,017 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Frontier Nursing University (Frontier Nursing) is a Private, 4-years school located in Versailles, KY. Frontier Nursing University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.The school has a total enrollment of 2,335.
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Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bowling Green, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,436 for Kentucky residents and $27,000 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,493 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Asbury Theological Seminary (Asbury Theological Seminary) is a Private, 4-years school located in Wilmore, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,608. The school has a total enrollment of 1,747.
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Largest Graduate Schools in Kentucky

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University of the Cumberlands (the Cumberlands) is a Private, 4-years school located in Williamsburg, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,875. The school has a total enrollment of 18,053 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of Kentucky (Kentucky) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,212 for Kentucky residents and $33,406 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 31,547 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Louisville (Louisville) is a Public, 4-years school located in Louisville, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,828 for Kentucky residents and $29,174 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 22,017 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Campbellsville University (Campbellsville) is a Private, 4-years school located in Campbellsville, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $26,990. The school has a total enrollment of 11,775 and student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Highland Heights, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,896 for Kentucky residents and $21,480 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,801 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023