Chem Eng Schools in Kentucky

144 Chem Eng students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Chem Eng is the 81st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chem Eng Majors in Kentucky

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	10
Master’s Degree	5

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Kentucky is as follows:

• Asian: 2.8%
• Black or African American: 4.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
• White: 75.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
• Other Races: 8.3%

Jobs for Chem Eng Grads in Kentucky

There are 2,490 people in the state and 257,880 people in the nation working in chem eng jobs.

Wages for Chem Eng Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a chem eng grad in the state is $101,180, compared to a typical salary of $114,470 nationwide.

Most Popular Chem Eng Programs in KY

There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Chem Eng Careers in KY

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors	12%	$79,380
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3%	$114,650
Chemical Engineers	-2%	$95,370

View Nationwide Chem Eng Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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