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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 124 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 338 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 398 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in engineering from KU. This makes it the #170 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 338 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering from KU in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 16 |
KU does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a master's degree in engineering from KU. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Kansas.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 108 |
| Civil Engineering | 87 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 22 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 18 |
| Computer Engineering | 7 |
| Engineering Physics | 5 |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 |
| Other Engineering | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 375 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 155 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 133 |
| Physical Sciences | 109 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 55 |
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