General Mechanical Engineering Schools in Kentucky

359 General Mechanical Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, General Mechanical Engineering is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 375 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	13
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	13

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.1%
• Black or African American: 3.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• White: 78.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
• Other Races: 4.7%

Jobs for General Mechanical Engineering Grads in Kentucky

8,050 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general mechanical engineering.

Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

General Mechanical Engineering grads earn an average of $84,380 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular General Mechanical Engineering Programs in KY

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

General Mechanical Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers general mechanical engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors	12%	$79,380
Cost Estimators	5%	$63,950
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3%	$114,650

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michel Villeneuve under License

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