by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #308 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 308 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 of 137 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 457 |
| Certificate | 46 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This engineering field at University of Kentucky breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 457 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky report a median salary of $79,563 a year. This is above $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, engineering students accumulate a median of $23,848 in student loans. This is below $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 77% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 364 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 46 certificate degrees in engineering.
University of Kentucky is not currently ranked for engineering at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of engineering certificate degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of engineering certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 7 |
