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Civil Engineering Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 58 students earned their Civil Eng degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Civil Engineering is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Kentucky

Civil Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a civil eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of civil eng majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Kentucky

There are 6,800 people in the state and 765,240 people in the nation working in civil eng jobs.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $80,900 in the state and $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

Civil Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $79,380
Engineers 11% $76,910
Civil Engineers 9% $79,510
Environmental Engineers 7% $75,540
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to civil eng.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Mechanical Engineering 61
Electrical Engineering 41
Biomedical Engineering 21
Chemical Engineering 16
Industrial Engineering 13
Agricultural Engineering 10
Mining Engineering 6
Manufacturing Engineering 6

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