by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Kentucky. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, placing at #123 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 123 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Kentucky | 2 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemical engineering at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,477 a year. This is higher than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Kentucky, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,308 in student loans. This is higher than $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. About 82% of graduates 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 7 |
