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Manufacturing Engineering at Western Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Manufacturing Engineering, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 manufacturing engineering degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.
Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Manufacturing Engineering Rankings at Western Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Manufacturing Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 127 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Manufacturing Engineering graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Manufacturing Engineering graduates at Western Kentucky University are 15% women (2) and 85% men (11).
Manufacturing Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 13 bachelor’s manufacturing engineering degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Manufacturing Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Manufacturing Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Manufacturing Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Manufacturing Engineering program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Manufacturing Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.