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Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 118 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Civil Engineering graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,132 degrees were awarded toCivil Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Civil Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 71 |
| Associate’s Degree | 622 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 267 |
| Master’s Degree | 169 |
Earnings of Civil Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering of $68,104 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,601 |
| 4 years | $68,104 |
| 5 years | $73,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Civil Engineering students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering. About 81.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 218 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Civil Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 52.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 9 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 160 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Civil Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gadsden State Community College is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State Technical College of Missouri is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Downtown is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluefield State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nassau Community College is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Cloud Technical and Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Civil Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1,132 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Civil Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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