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Engineering Technologies Schools in Kentucky

2,064 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 5th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies 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 1,244
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,244
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,244
Bachelor’s Degree 447
Associate Degree 258
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 115
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 115

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies 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 Technologies 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
10,180 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public school has an average net price of $5,625. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,540 a year.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,763. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,850 Total Students

91% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,007 a year.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,400 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. A typical student attending ACTC will pay a net price of $5,174. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,954. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,083 a year.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,996.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,630 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,817.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,129 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

In their early career, NKU grads earn an average salary of $38,625. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183.

Engineering Technologies 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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