University of Kentucky College of Engineering Viewbook 2017-18

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MATERIALS ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MINING ENGINEERING

Groundbreaking technologies cannot exist apart from the materials used to create them. Work at the structural level and watch your innovations become products.

From aerospace to manufacturing, you will be amazed how many different career options are available to the mechanical engineering graduate.

The mining industry relies on intelligent and innovative engineers who put their knowledge of mine design, ventilation, explosives and safety to work.

INDUSTRIES LOOKING FOR YOU:

INDUSTRIES LOOKING FOR YOU:

INDUSTRIES LOOKING FOR YOU:

• Biomaterials, implants & prosthetics

• Aerospace & aviation

• Surface & underground mining

• Construction

• Industrial equipment design

• Explosives

• Manufacturing

• Government agencies

• Geotechnical engineering firms

• Metals processing & ceramics

• Energy & environmental solutions

• Reclamation engineering companies

• Electronic materials & plastics

• Manufacturing

• Regulatory agencies

Average starting salary: $63,375*

Average starting salary: $61,279*

Average starting salary: $57,830*

*UK graduate salaries from 2016 – These salaries do not include salaries reported from students not in engineering-related positions, students who joined the military or students who are working for the state in return for sizable scholarships they received while in college.

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