undergraduate and graduate programs to be leaders in their respective fields and active contributors to our communities. Approximately thirty-five-degree programs in career and career-oriented disciplines further enhance academic offerings. Such disciplines include business, computer sciences, education, public service, nursing, agriculture, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

In fiscal years 2022 and 2023, Kentucky State University invested in the following degree offerings: two associate programs, twenty-four bachelor programs, eight master programs, and one doctor of nursing practice program.

In fiscal year 2024, Kentucky State University evaluated all degree offerings to identify degree programs to sunset, fix, or grow and assessed industry needs, and market alignment with possible return on investments for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

As Kentucky State University moves to fiscal years 2025 and 2026, our institution will refocus degree offerings to highlight Agriculture, Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and other STEM-related programs while maintaining our current degree and credential inventory.

Measures/Performance Indicators: In fiscal years 2022 and 2023, Kentucky State University awarded 218 and 235 degrees and certificates, respectively. Fiscal year 2022 yielded 214 awarded degrees disaggregated by 27 Associates, 150 Baccalaureates, and 37 Masters. Fiscal year 2023 yielded 224 awarded degrees disaggregated by 22 Associates, 153 Baccalaureates, 43 Masters, and 6 Doctorates. In addition, Kentucky State University academic programs awarded four certificates in fiscal year 2022 and eleven certificates in fiscal year 2023.

Kentucky State University boasts a robust and multifaceted research program, especially in land-grant that is deeply ingrained in our mission to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and address pressing societal challenges. Our commitment to research spans various disciplines and encompasses both faculty and student engagement. Kentucky State University's research program is a testament to our dedication to advancing seminal knowledge and fostering innovative learning environments that will encourage our stakeholders to serve the greater good in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky State University aspires to impact society, address pressing challenges, and empower the next generation of researchers and leaders through a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and community engagement.

As a regional research comprehensive institution, Kentucky State University is dedicated to the pursuit of research excellence. Our institution values research as a cornerstone of academic achievement and societal advancement. Our research program reflects a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the generation of new knowledge, especially in land-grant. Interdisciplinary research