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Mechanical Engineering at University of Kentucky

168 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
Mechanical Engineering is one of the majors in the engineering program at University of Kentucky.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at UK

UK ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 52
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 73
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 83
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 85

Popularity of ME at UK

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in me from UK. This makes it the #136 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do ME Graduates from UK Make?

$68,448 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $68,448. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.

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How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from UK Have?

$45,018 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, me students borrow a median amount of $45,018 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UK is $357 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in ME from UK Cost?

$13,212 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$31,196 Average Student Debt

UK Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,849 $32,043
Fees $1,363 $1,363
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $15,242 $15,242
On Campus Other Expenses $5,444 $5,444

Learn more about UK tuition and fees.

UK Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 168 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UK in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 133
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 13

Does UK Offer an Online BS in ME?

Online degrees for the UK me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.

UK Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 86% of me master's degrees went to men and 14% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

UK ME Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Kentucky.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Civil Engineering 102
Electrical Engineering 73
Chemical Engineering 71
Computer Engineering 54
Industrial Engineering 40

View All Mechanical Engineering Related Majors >

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