by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #51 out of 65 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for engineering technologies, coming in at #575 out of 668 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools | 575 of 668 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in Kentucky | 13 of 14 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Southeast Region | 164 of 198 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering technologies at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 4 |
The engineering technologies area of study at WKU, HILLTOPPERS covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 38 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in engineering technologies.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering engineering technologies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 65 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
Engineering Technologies students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,494 a year. This is above $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 89% of engineering technologies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of engineering technologies bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in engineering technologies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering Technologies | 4 |