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Computer Engineering at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 computer engineering graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#101 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#102 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,632
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$76,500
4 years	$91,268

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $91,268, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Kentucky comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 10% women (4) and 90% men (35).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 37 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 11% were women (4) and 89% were men (33).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 2 master’s computer engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at University of Kentucky

This Computer Engineering program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	39

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.