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Civil Engineering Schools in Kentucky

220 students earned Civil Eng degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Civil Engineering is the 51st most popular major in the state out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 162
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 6,800 people employed in jobs related to a civil eng degree, compared to 765,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a civil eng grad in the state is $80,900, compared to a typical salary of $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 88% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,828. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

Civil Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $79,380
Engineers 11% $76,910
Civil Engineers 9% $79,510
Environmental Engineers 7% $75,540
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to civil eng.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Mechanical Engineering 391
Electrical Engineering 178
Computer Engineering 162
Chemical Engineering 140
Biomedical Engineering 61
Industrial Engineering 49
Agricultural Engineering 38
Engineering Physics 29

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