Engineering at University of Kentucky
Every engineering school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the engineering program at University of Kentucky stacks up to those at other schools.UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and has a total student population of 29,986.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
UK Engineering Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Engineering (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
Online Classes Are Available at UK
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
UK does offer online education options in engineering for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
UK Engineering Rankings
There were 41 students who received their doctoral degrees in engineering, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering Student Demographics at UK
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Kentucky.
UK Engineering Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in engineering.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Concentrations Within Engineering
Engineering majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Kentucky. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering | 13 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 10 |
| Chemical Engineering | 9 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
| Mining Engineering | 6 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 6 |
| Materials Engineering | 2 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Physical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Engineering Grads May Go Into
A degree in engineering can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for University of Kentucky.
| Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 5,700 | $86,300 |
| Industrial Engineers | 5,410 | $79,170 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 4,000 | $84,380 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 3,800 | $97,340 |
| Civil Engineers | 3,380 | $82,840 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Seicer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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