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Manufacturing Tech in Kentucky

Manufacturing Tech Schools in Kentucky

185 students earned Manufacturing Tech degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

A Manufacturing Tech major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Manufacturing Tech Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Bachelor’s Degree 73
Associate Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Manufacturing Tech Grads in Kentucky

1,090 people in the state and 66,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to manufacturing tech.

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Wages for Manufacturing Tech Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a manufacturing tech grad in the state is $55,750, compared to a typical salary of $58,860 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer manufacturing tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,575.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,145.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,083. In their early career, Gateway grads earn an average salary of $30,674.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#6

Sullivan University

Louisville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $30,922. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,171. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Manufacturing Tech Careers in KY

Some of the careers manufacturing tech majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $51,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Industrial Technology 38
Other Industrial Production 31
Chemical Engineering 10
Plastics & Polymer Engineering 8

View all majors related to Manufacturing Tech

View Nationwide Manufacturing Tech Report

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