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Electrical Engineering at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 69 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 4
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#23 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 4
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#23 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Kentucky

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,465
2 years	$68,666
3 years	$72,801
4 years	$84,222
5 years	$88,742

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $84,222, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 10% women (7) and 90% men (62).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 57 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 9% were women (5) and 91% were men (52).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 5 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	5

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of Kentucky

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	69

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.