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Design Engineering Tech in Kentucky

Design Engineering Tech Schools in Kentucky

171 students earned Design Engineering Tech degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Design Engineering Tech is the 18th most popular major out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Design Engineering Tech Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 114
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 82.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Design Engineering Tech Grads in Kentucky

There are 1,960 people in the state and 193,260 people in the nation working in design engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Design Engineering Tech Jobs in Kentucky

Design Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $53,950 in the state and $56,700 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer design engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,380 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 98% of the teachers are full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,112. Graduates earn an average $24,273 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,163. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,226.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,492 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Design Engineering Tech Careers in KY

Some of the careers design engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 11% $53,120
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $47,480
Drafters 8% $54,710
Mechanical Drafters 5% $52,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Electronics Engineering 657
Electromechanical Engineering 329
Industrial Production Technology 278
Quality Control Technology 211
General Engineering Technology 81
Civil Engineering 52
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Environmental Control Technology 31

View all majors related to Design Engineering Tech

View Nationwide Design Engineering Tech Report

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