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Mechanical Engineering at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 164 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability 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.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Kentucky

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#152 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#171 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#152 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#171 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Kentucky

Those who finish University of Kentucky’s Mechanical 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	$62,556
2 years	$66,592
3 years	$71,554
4 years	$81,498
5 years	$87,796

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $81,498, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 16% women (27) and 84% men (137).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 157 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 17% were women (26) and 83% were men (131).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	133
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 3 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 4 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 13%.*

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at University of Kentucky

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	164

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.