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. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with design engineering tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for design engineering tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in drafting & design engineering technology. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Design Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,085 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,153 for all design engineering tech students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design engineering tech from Murray State. About 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in design engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Murray State design engineering tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design engineering tech majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology | 75 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 29 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 14 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 7 |
| General Engineering Technology | 3 |
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