UK Engineering Paducah launches Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology with WKCTC

Beginning this summer, students in Paducah and the Jackson Purchase region will have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science through WKCTC and transfer to the UK Engineering Paducah Campus to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology.

The innovative program aims to prepare students to work in a wide range of industries including: aerospace, automotive, consulting, government, health care, manufacturing, industrial equipment design, IT, energy and environmental solutions, and more.

"The partnership between WKCTC and the University of Kentucky College of Engineering allows students to seamlessly complete an associate and bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Technology," Renea Akin, WKCTC vice president of Academic Affairs, said. "Ultimately, this collaboration enhances access to higher education and prepares students to meet the evolving needs of the tech industry."

Registration for summer and fall 2024 classes is now open, with summer classes available from mid-May to early August and fall classes starting August 19.

More than 500 students have graduated from the Paducah campus, with an estimated direct economic impact on Western Kentucky of more than $25 million annually. 

Two thirds of their graduates also remain in the Western Kentucky area.