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Civil Engineering at Cornell University

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University sits in Ithaca, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 civil engineering graduations were recorded at Cornell University.

Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University

Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Cornell University

Rankings can help you compare Cornell University’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 254
Best Value	New York	#10 of 14
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 40
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 254
Best Value	New York	#10 of 14
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 40
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Cornell University

Those who finish Cornell University’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	$67,621
2 years	$73,389
3 years	$81,933
4 years	$92,412
5 years	$100,767

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $92,412, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Cornell University is $12,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at Cornell University are 56% women (44) and 44% men (35).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 33 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at Cornell University, 70% were women (23) and 30% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 45% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 39 master’s civil engineering graduates at Cornell University, 41% were women (16) and 59% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	25
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Among the 7 doctoral civil engineering graduates at Cornell University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	5

*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 Cornell University

The Civil Engineering program at Cornell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	79

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.