General Materials Engineering at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying General Materials Engineering, consider the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 general materials engineering graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Materials Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Materials Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 35% women (8) and 65% men (15).
General Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 19 bachelor’s general materials engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of General Materials Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 33%.*
General Materials Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 4 doctoral general materials engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Materials Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the General Materials Engineering program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Materials Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Cost Estimators | $80,966 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Materials Engineers | $52,129 |
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.