by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,597 a year. This is less than $66,101, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $25,308 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,041 for all chem eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from UK. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 |
| Civil Engineering | 96 |
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Computer Engineering | 43 |
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