Civil Engineering at California State University-Fullerton
If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fullerton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Fullerton sits in Fullerton, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 civil engineering degrees were awarded at California State University-Fullerton.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fullerton
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at California State University-Fullerton
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Fullerton’s Civil Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 37 |
| Best Value | California | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from California State University-Fullerton
Graduates of California State University-Fullerton’s Civil Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,352 |
| 2 years | $61,913 |
| 3 years | $72,503 |
| 4 years | $84,667 |
| 5 years | $96,112 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton take home a median $84,667, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton comes in at $13,548.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 28% women (31) and 72% men (81).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fullerton
Of the 92 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 26% were women (24) and 74% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 48 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 74% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Fullerton
Among the 20 master’s civil engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 30% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, 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-Fullerton
The Civil Engineering program at California State University-Fullerton offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 112 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Civil Engineering program at California State University-Fullerton work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Civil Engineering majors, 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.