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Engineering Tech in Kentucky

Engineering Tech Schools in Kentucky

1,884 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

An Engineering Tech major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,101
Bachelor’s Degree 428
Associate Degree 195
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Kentucky

There are 71,790 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,145. 99% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,293.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,821. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,254 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,163. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,764. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,985 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,568.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,843 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,041. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,273 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,895 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,226.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $27,354. A typical student attending SKYCTC will pay a net price of $5,092. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#10

Northern Kentucky University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Engineering Tech Careers in KY

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 13% $42,150
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 11% $53,120
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 10% $40,330
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $47,480
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $35,560
Drafters 8% $54,710
Industrial Engineering Technicians 7% $51,820
Construction Managers 7% $79,090
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $49,900
Environmental Engineering Technicians 7% $46,280
Medical Equipment Repairers 7% $40,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $38,260
Mechanical Drafters 5% $52,180
Civil Engineering Technicians 4% $46,040
Engineering Technicians 4% $57,930
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $34,900
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $57,480
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -3% $37,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians -5% $62,310
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $36,420
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators -27% $44,760

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