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Engineering in Kentucky

Engineering Schools in Kentucky

1,408 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Engineering major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,034
Master’s Degree 206
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 36,320 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $84,300, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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594 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,277. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U.

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Engineering Careers in KY

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 14% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $114,650
Materials Engineers 0% $73,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,553
Agriculture 898
Engineering Technologies 843
Physical Sciences 455
Mathematics & Statistics 367
Natural Resources & Conservation 149
Architecture/Urban Planning 108
Science Technologies 43

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