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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in engineering technologies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in engineering tech from WKU. This makes it the #173 most popular school for engineering tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technologies from WKU in 2021-2022, 97% were men and 3% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. WKU does offer online classes in its engineering tech bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering tech from WKU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Western Kentucky University.
Engineering Technologies 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 |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 37 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 140 |
| Engineering | 91 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 78 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.