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. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ce.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for ce list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Computer Engineering Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in computer engineering. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ce students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $79,620. This is higher than $78,964, which is the national median for all ce bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, ce students borrow a median amount of $32,298 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ce bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,920.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from UK in 2021-2022, 87% were men and 13% 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, 76% 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 ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UK does not offer an online option for its ce 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ce majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 196 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 71 |
| Industrial Engineering | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.