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Materials Engineering in Kentucky

Materials Engineering Schools in Kentucky

23 students earned Materials Engineering degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Materials Engineering is the 142nd most popular major in the state out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Materials Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
  • Other Races: 26.1%
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Jobs for Materials Engineering Grads in Kentucky

There are 4,090 people in the state and 464,350 people in the nation working in materials engineering jobs.

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Wages for Materials Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, materials engineering grads earn an average of $74,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,930.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

University of Kentucky

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

A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $16,328. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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Materials Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers materials engineering majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Materials Engineers 0% $73,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Mechanical Engineering 61
Civil Engineering 58
Computer Engineering 45
Electrical Engineering 41
Biomedical Engineering 21
Chemical Engineering 16
Industrial Engineering 13
Agricultural Engineering 10

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