by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #615 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 615 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Kentucky | 8 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 117 of 137 |
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
The engineering field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 44 |
| Civil Engineering | 28 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 421 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,215 a year. This is above $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, engineering students accumulate a median of $24,550 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 88% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS 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 Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
