You might consider an online engineering program that is currently accepting applicants.
The outlook for careers in engineering in the state of Kentucky is bright. In the Bluegrass State, civil engineering is expected to grow and prospective engineers would likely be advantaged to obtain at least a 4-year undergraduate degree.
There are 7 universities in Kentucky that have ABET-accredited engineering programs, and more than 30 different ABET accredited engineering degrees at those 7 universities. There are other colleges in Kentucky with engineering programs that might be suitable for you - most are either regionally or nationally accredited.
Engineering Schools in Kentucky for Consideration
Some examples of engineering programs throughout Kentucky include: University of Kentucky College of Engineering, Bowling Green State University Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering, University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering, Morehead State University Applied Engineering and Technology, and Western Kentucky University Engineering. The city of Louisville has the most programs (three) in one city, while the other programs are evenly scattered throughout the state.
Online Engineering Degrees at Kentucky Universities
If the distance, cost, or time-investment are too prohibitive in the traditional engineering programs, Kentucky colleges also offer a variety of online engineering programs. For example, the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville offers the Master of Science in Civil Engineering as an online program. Similarly, Western Kentucky University offers an online Master of Science in Engineering Technology Management.
While Eastern Kentucky University offers several online degrees: Master in Applied Engineering and Technology Management; Career and Technical Education, Technical Education Administration; Career and Technical Education, Technology Education; and Career and Technical Education, Occupational Training and Development. If a student has not yet reached graduate-level studies yet, Eastern Kentucky University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology.
Top Engineering Employers in Kentucky
Two of the top Kentucky firms utilizing engineers are Luckett & Farley and Dunaway Engineering.
Luckett & Farley – the oldest architectural firm in the nation – is an employee-owned company that offers architecture, engineering and interior design services. There are approximately 90 people employed at Luckett & Farley. A staff of multi-disciplined engineers covers markets that include industrial, automotive, higher education, federal government, healthcare and media/broadcast.
Dunaway Engineering is a civil engineering and surveying firm that covers Louisville and the greater Kentucky region. Dunaway covers all aspects of the building process and offers the following services: surveying, site development, transportation, water resources, engineered GIS services and construction. They also provide inspections and assist with zoning laws. In addition to many professional and civil engineers, their staff of about 20 includes CAD and field technicians, project managers, surveyors and staff engineers.
List of Accredited Engineering Programs
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Campus Based ABET Accredited Programs
- Computer Science (with concentration in General Computer Science), BS | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1991-Present
- Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2013-Present
- CET/Construction Engineering Technology, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1981-Present
- Civil Engineering Technology, BS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1987-Present
- Engineering Physics, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1996-Present
- Occupational Safety and Health, BS | ABET: Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1988-Present
- Occupational Safety and Health, MS | ABET: Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1988-Present
- Electronic(s) Engineering Technology, Bachelor and Science | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1994-Present
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1994-Present
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1994-Present
- Biosystems Engineering, BSBN | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1967-Present
- Chemical Engineering, BSChE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1969-Present
- Civil Engineering, BSCIE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-Present
- Computer Engineering, BSCoE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2006-Present
- Computer Science, BSCS | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2004-Present
- Electrical Engineering, BSEE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1940-Present
- Materials Engineering, BSMAE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-Present
- Mechanical Engineering, BSMEE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1940-Present
- Mining Engineering, BSMIE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-09/30/1967,10/01/1984-Present
- Chemical Engineering, BSCHE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 05/01/2001-Present
- Mechanical Engineering, BSMEE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 05/01/2001-Present
- Bioengineering, Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
- Bioengineering, Master of Engineering in Bioengineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2009-Present
- Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
- Chemical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-Present
- Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 03/01/2010-Present
- Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-Present
- Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1994-Present
- Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 03/01/2010-Present
- Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering and Computer Science | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1983-Present
- Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
- Electrical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-Present
- Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
- Industrial Engineering, Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1983-Present
- Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
- Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-Present
- Civil Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2003-Present
- Electrical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2003-Present
- Mechanical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2003-Present
