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Engineering Technologies Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 2,202 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Technologies is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,244
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,244
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,244
Bachelor’s Degree 447
Associate Degree 258
Master’s Degree 134
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 115
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 78.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Kentucky

71,790 people in the state and 6,146,030 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering tech.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Kentucky

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,510 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,723 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,736. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,395 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at NKU.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. This public school has an average net price of $12,522.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,850 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,083 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,495 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Engineering Technologies Careers in KY

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $69,540
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 13% $42,150
Engineering Professors 12% $79,380
Industrial Engineers 11% $76,400
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 11% $53,120
Engineers 11% $76,910
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 10% $40,330
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $47,480
Surveyors 9% $52,670
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $35,560
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $63,690
Drafters 8% $54,710
Construction Managers 7% $79,090
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $51,820
Professors 7% $46,830
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $49,900
Environmental Engineering Technicians 7% $46,280
Medical Equipment Repairers 7% $40,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $38,260
Cost Estimators 5% $63,950
Mechanical Drafters 5% $52,180
Industrial Production Managers 5% $90,690
Civil Engineering Technicians 4% $46,040
Engineering Technicians 4% $57,930
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $34,900
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $57,480
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -3% $37,000
Commercial and Industrial Designers -3% $59,930
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians -5% $62,310
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $36,420
Computer Programmers -9% $71,410
Geological and Petroleum Technicians -14% $64,590
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators -27% $44,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 3,926
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,553
Engineering 1,343
Agriculture 898
Physical Sciences 455
Mathematics & Statistics 367
Natural Resources & Conservation 149
Architecture/Urban Planning 108

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