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 ee.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in ee from UK. This makes it the #175 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,006 a year. This is higher than $77,687, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 ee majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% 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, 73% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UK does not offer an online option for its ee 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.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in ee from UK in 2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 196 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Chemical Engineering | 71 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Industrial Engineering | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.