Civil Engineering at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Civil Engineering, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach sits in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 167 civil engineering graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #15 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’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 | $62,480 |
| 2 years | $60,943 |
| 3 years | $72,570 |
| 4 years | $83,849 |
| 5 years | $98,200 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $83,849, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $16,437.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 25% women (41) and 75% men (126).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 132 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 26% were women (34) and 74% were men (98).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 68 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 29 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 35 master’s civil engineering graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 20% were women (7) and 80% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, 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-Long Beach
This Civil Engineering program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 167 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.