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Civil Engineering at Florida International University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florida International University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Florida International University is located in Miami, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 168 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Florida International University.

Online & Distance Learning at Florida International University

Many students take online classes at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Florida International University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#94 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 11
Best Value	Nationwide	#11 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#94 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Florida International University

Those who finish Florida International University’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	$58,454
2 years	$59,485
3 years	$72,563
4 years	$79,749
5 years	$88,016

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from Florida International University report median earnings of $79,749, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from Florida International University stands at $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at Florida International University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at Florida International University are 24% women (40) and 76% men (128).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Florida International University

Of the 118 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Florida International University, 24% were women (28) and 76% were men (90).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	84
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	24

Minority students account for 76% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Florida International University

Among the 27 master’s civil engineering graduates at Florida International University, 30% were women (8) and 70% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	12
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Florida International University, higher than the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at Florida International University

Of the 23 doctoral civil engineering graduates at Florida International University, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	21

*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 Florida International University

The Civil Engineering program at Florida International University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	168

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at Florida International University pursue many career paths. Below 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

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.