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Engineering in Kentucky

Engineering Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 1,408 students earned their Engineering degrees in KY.

In this state, Engineering is the 10th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 206
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Kentucky

36,320 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $84,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. 52% of the teachers are full time.

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#2

University of Kentucky

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

96% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 14% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Materials Engineers 0% $73,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 255
Engineering Technologies 138
Agriculture 123
Mathematics & Statistics 117
Physical Sciences 92
Architecture/Urban Planning 29
Natural Resources & Conservation 13

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