University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY and Online
University of Kentucky is a public college located in Lexington, Kentucky and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.uky.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
- Online library services:Yes
- Master's degrees:Yes
- Post-master's certificates:Yes
- Doctorate Degrees:Yes
Demographics
- Online and distance education graduate students:2,494
- Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,274
- Out-of-state online graduate students:1,254
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Online students29%
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Male/Female38% / 62%
Cost
- Application fee:$65
- In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,363
- In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$685
- Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,363
- Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,789
Outcomes
Military & Veteran
- Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
- Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:3
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online Asynchronous
- Hybrid
- Accelerated
- Traditional Semester Timing
Affordability
- Transfer Credit Accepted
- Military Service Credit Accepted
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Advisors
- Library
Featured Programs & Degrees
Online master's degrees offered
- Agriculture: Operations & Related: 1
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 1
- Business: 1
- Communications Tech: 1
- Education: 4
- Engineering: 1
- Family & Consumer Science: 1
- Health Professions: 1
- Library Science: 1
- Mathematics & Statistics: 1
- Public Admin & Social Services: 2
- Social Sciences: 1
- Visual and Performing Arts: 1
Retailing & Tourism Management
Students can earn a Master of Science in Retailing and Tourism Management and choose a focus are in: Hospitality Management & Tourism or Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles. The program expands students’ experience and knowledge for their career by focusing on current industry topics, allowing students to choose 12 hours of elective credit, and requiring internships.
Education Overview
The University of Kentucky College of Education offers programs for experienced teachers who want to become experts in specific areas. In addition, the also offer programs for instructional systems design and and research methods that can be applied to education and other fields.
Degree Options Include
Instructional Systems Design
Library & Information Science
Moderate & Severe Disabilities
Research Methods in Education
Fine Arts Overview
The College of Fine Arts offers degrees for students wanting to pursue administration and teaching in the arts. The arts administration degree is ideal for those who have arts or art administration experience, but want to continue working while earning their graduate degree. The Music Education master’s is for those who want to teach music and is a hybrid program.
Degree Options Include
Arts Administration
Music Education
Healthcare Overview
All three programs are healthcare practitioner programs are offered in a hybrid format. Admission requirements vary. Please see the program page for more information.
Degree Options Include
Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The College of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in hybrid format. Students can enter the program with a master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Public Financial Management
The Master of Public Financial Management offers unique courses in financial management and analysis that are not offered in the public affairs or accounting masters programs. This program is ideal for those who want to advance their skills and careers in public finance.
Psychology & Human Services Overview
Psychology & Human Services includes different areas of psychology, counseling and social work. The University of Kentucky offers 3 degrees in this field that can be completed around a full-time job.
Degree Options Include
Rehabilitation Counseling
Social Work
Teacher Leadership
Science & Technology Overview
Applied Statistics, Computer Science, Data & Information technology have many applications throughout business and government. These master degrees advance students in technical skills and assessment for further career development.
Degree Options Include
Applied Statistics
Digital Mapping
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Contact University of Kentucky
Contact Admissions
859-257-9390
Main Campus
410 Administration Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-9000
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