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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UK. This makes it the #99 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,044 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $49,869 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.
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 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.
The civil eng program at UK awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UK civil eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from UK make a median salary of $69,305 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in civil eng from UK. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 196 |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 71 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Industrial Engineering | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.