by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in ae.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ae from UK. This makes it the #10 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $51,864. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,020 for all ae students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
Of the 22 ae students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UK, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UK does not offer an online option for its ae bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in ae from UK. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 196 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 71 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.