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Engineering Schools in Kentucky

281 students earned Engineering degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

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) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

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: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.5%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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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:

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

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,653 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Operations Research Analysts 28% $63,890
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Biomedical Engineers 14% $0
Engineering Professors 12% $79,380
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Industrial Engineers 11% $76,400
Engineers 11% $76,910
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Electronics Engineers 9% $79,140
Civil Engineers 9% $79,510
Environmental Engineers 7% $75,540
Aerospace Engineers 7% $102,980
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Industrial Production Managers 5% $90,690
Mechanical Engineers 4% $84,890
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Health and Safety Engineers 0% $84,860
Agricultural Engineers 0% $62,320
Physicists 0% $0
Materials Engineers 0% $73,230
Chemical Engineers -2% $95,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 2,704
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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