by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in ae.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in ae from UK. This makes it the #10 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $51,269. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $59,306 for all ae students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, ae students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ae bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,239.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at University of Kentucky.
Of the 28 ae students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UK, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 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 bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 ae students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UK, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 |
| Civil Engineering | 96 |
| Chemical Engineering | 87 |
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
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