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Civil Engineering at Duke University

Civil Engineering at Duke University

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Duke University sits in Durham, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Duke University.

Online Class Availability at Duke University

Online coursework is an option at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Duke University

These rankings give you a sense of how Duke University’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 57
Best Value North Carolina #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 254
Best Value Southeast (Region) #54 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #229 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 57
Best Value North Carolina #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 254
Best Value Southeast (Region) #54 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #229 of 254

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at Duke University are 53% women (17) and 47% men (15).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Duke University

Among the 14 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Duke University, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

Duke University gender breakdown of Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Civil Engineering majors at Duke University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Duke University

Among the 6 master’s civil engineering graduates at Duke University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

Duke University gender breakdown of Civil Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Civil Engineering majors at Duke University

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at Duke University

Among the 12 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at Duke University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

Duke University gender breakdown of Civil Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Civil Engineering majors at Duke University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 10%.*

*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 Duke University

This Civil Engineering program at Duke University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Civil Engineering 32

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

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