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Civil Engineering in Kentucky

Civil Engineering Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Kentucky

There are 5,740 people in the state and 820,100 people in the nation working in Civil Eng jobs.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Civil Eng grads earn an average of $111,535. Nationwide, they make an average of $129,209.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Civil Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,496 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,648 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Civil Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers Civil Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Petroleum Engineers 13% $137,336
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Civil Engineers 12% $72,457
Environmental Engineers 10% $79,896
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 6% $138,303
Water/Wastewater Engineers 6% $86,573

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Civil Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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