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Civil Engineering at Seattle University

Civil Engineering at Seattle University

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

Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 18 civil engineering graduations were recorded at Seattle University.

Studying Online at Seattle University

Many students take online classes at Seattle University. Of 7,189 students, 564 (8%) studied exclusively online and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Seattle University

Rankings can help you compare Seattle University’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #33 of 37
Best Value Far Western (Region) #33 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 254
Best Value Nationwide #234 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Seattle University

Graduates of Seattle University’s Civil Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Civil Engineering at Seattle University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $61,888
3 years $72,373
4 years $81,394
5 years $90,462

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Seattle University take home a median $81,394, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Civil Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Seattle University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Seattle University comes in at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at Seattle University are 39% women (7) and 61% men (11).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Seattle University

Among the 13 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Seattle University, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

Seattle 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 Seattle University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Civil Engineering majors at Seattle University

Minority students account for 69% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Seattle University

Of the 5 master’s civil engineering graduates at Seattle University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

Seattle 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 Seattle University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Civil Engineering majors at Seattle University

Minority students account for 20% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Seattle University, 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 Seattle University

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

Concentration Graduates
General Civil Engineering 13
Structural Engineering 5

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Seattle University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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