by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #147 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 147 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Kentucky | 2 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky handed out 157 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky earn a median of $81,498 a year. This is higher than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 83% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Approximately 85% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
