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Agricultural Engineering at University of Kentucky

Agricultural Engineering at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Agricultural Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 agricultural engineering degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option 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.

Agricultural Engineering Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 1
Best Value Kentucky #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #6 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #22 of 25

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 1
Best Value Kentucky #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #6 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #22 of 25

Earnings for Agricultural Engineering Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Agricultural Engineering at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $51,269
2 years $46,087
3 years $54,063
4 years $84,831
5 years $90,188

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $84,831, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Agricultural Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Agricultural Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Agricultural Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Agricultural Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).

Agricultural Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 15 bachelor’s agricultural engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Agricultural Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Agricultural Engineering majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 27% of Agricultural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 27%.*

Agricultural Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 4 master’s agricultural engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Agricultural Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Agricultural Engineering majors at University of Kentucky

Agricultural Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 5 doctoral agricultural engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Agricultural Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Agricultural Engineering majors at University of Kentucky

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Agricultural Engineering Concentrations at University of Kentucky

The Agricultural Engineering program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Agricultural Engineering 24

Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Agricultural Engineering program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Agricultural Engineers $77,743

References

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