by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Kentucky. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Kentucky as a strong choice for electrical engineering, coming in at #139 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 139 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 4 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 62 |
Here is each degree level granted in electrical engineering at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kentucky earn a median of $84,222 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, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,096, the typical median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
Read more about University of Kentucky tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 91% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Roughly 63% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Kentucky granted 57 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 9% to women and 91% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
