Materials Engineering at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in materials engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Kentucky Compares for Materials Engineering
All 34 colleges reporting materials engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $107,557 | $115,389 | #1 | $78,265 |
| 2 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $106,547 | $96,951 | #6 | $58,177 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $100,599 | $91,538 | #18 | $74,496 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $98,879 | $104,256 | #2 | $75,041 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $97,924 | $96,210 | #9 | $75,080 |
| 6 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $97,904 | $99,569 | #4 | $74,971 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $97,714 | $85,755 | #22 | — |
| 8 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $95,761 | $100,969 | #3 | $78,276 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $95,314 | $87,669 | #20 | $71,174 |
| 10 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $94,694 | $96,305 | #8 | $78,623 |
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| 25 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $86,145 | $79,235 | #33 | $49,560 |
| 26 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $86,084 | $91,865 | #17 | $70,371 |
| 27 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $85,883 | $95,231 | #13 | $69,763 |
| 28 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $84,796 | $96,015 | #10 | — |
| 29 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $83,985 | $95,330 | #12 | $69,498 |
| 30 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $83,945 | $80,185 | #31 | $60,445 |
| 31 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $83,416 | $87,743 | #19 | $65,831 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky materials engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $84,796 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for materials engineering?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for materials engineering graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is materials engineering at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for materials engineering ($91,449).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.