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Manufacturing Engineering Schools in Kentucky

191 students earned Manufacturing Tech degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Manufacturing Engineering 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 95
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 95
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 95
Bachelor’s Degree 82
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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.7%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Manufacturing Engineering 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 Engineering 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
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, NKU grads earn an average salary of $38,625.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,540 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,625. 98% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. 94% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,101 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#6

Sullivan University

Louisville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,161. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Manufacturing Engineering 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 Engineering

View Nationwide Manufacturing Engineering Report

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