Civil Engineering Schools in Kentucky
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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.
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.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs in 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 |
Related Majors in Kentucky
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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