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Engineering Technologies Schools in Kentucky

138 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 14th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Kentucky

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 134
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
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Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.5%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Kentucky

There are 71,790 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653.

#2

Murray State University

Murray
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#3

Morehead State University

Morehead
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Morehead State University grads earn an average salary of $32,395.

#4

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723. This public school has an average net price of $13,763. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

#5

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522.

Engineering Technologies Careers in KY

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $69,540
Engineering Professors 12% $79,380
Industrial Engineers 11% $76,400
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 11% $53,120
Engineers 11% $76,910
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $47,480
Surveyors 9% $52,670
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $35,560
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $63,690
Drafters 8% $54,710
Construction Managers 7% $79,090
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $51,820
Professors 7% $46,830
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $49,900
Environmental Engineering Technicians 7% $46,280
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Mechanical Drafters 5% $52,180
Industrial Production Managers 5% $90,690
Civil Engineering Technicians 4% $46,040
Engineering Technicians 4% $57,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Commercial and Industrial Designers -3% $59,930
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians -5% $62,310
Computer Programmers -9% $71,410
Geological and Petroleum Technicians -14% $64,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 2,704
Engineering 281
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 255
Agriculture 123
Mathematics & Statistics 117
Physical Sciences 92
Architecture/Urban Planning 29
Natural Resources & Conservation 13

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