by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UK. This makes it the #99 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,159 a year. This is less than $61,387, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $23,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from UK. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 |
| Chemical Engineering | 87 |
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Computer Engineering | 43 |
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