Civil Engineering at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 254 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 254 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 254 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio University-Main Campus’s Civil Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,235 |
| 2 years | $58,479 |
| 3 years | $62,968 |
| 4 years | $69,964 |
| 5 years | $79,566 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $69,964, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 26% women (18) and 74% men (51).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 33 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 21% were women (7) and 79% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 25 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 40% were women (10) and 60% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, higher than 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
The Civil Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 69 |
Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. 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.