Engineering-Related Fields at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Engineering-Related Fields, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at University of Kansas.
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Studying Online at University of Kansas
Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at University of Kansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kansas’s Engineering-Related Fields program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 129 |
Earnings for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’s Engineering-Related Fields program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $104,661 |
| 2 years | $106,421 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Engineering-Related Fields graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at University of Kansas are 26% women (6) and 74% men (17).
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 23 master’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 26% were women (6) and 74% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at University of Kansas
The Engineering-Related Fields program at University of Kansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering-Related Fields program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering-Related Fields majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.