Civil Engineering at California State University-Fresno
If you plan to study Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fresno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Fresno is in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 civil engineering graduations were recorded at California State University-Fresno.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fresno
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fresno’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Students who complete California State University-Fresno’s Civil Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,442 |
| 2 years | $59,666 |
| 3 years | $71,690 |
| 4 years | $80,775 |
| 5 years | $93,213 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Fresno take home a median $80,775, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Fresno is $15,267.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at California State University-Fresno are 23% women (21) and 77% men (70).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 81 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at California State University-Fresno, 22% were women (18) and 78% were men (63).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 10 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Civil Engineering Concentrations at California State University-Fresno
This Civil Engineering program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 91 |
Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Civil Engineering program at California State University-Fresno work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Civil Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.