Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Civil Engineering, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 civil engineering degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $57,616 |
| 2 years | $57,770 |
| 3 years | $63,574 |
| 4 years | $70,607 |
| 5 years | $83,754 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville take home a median $70,607, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $22,275.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 15% women (11) and 85% men (61).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 45 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 11% were women (5) and 89% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Of the 27 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 22% were women (6) and 78% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 25 |
*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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This Civil Engineering program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 72 |
Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Civil Engineering program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
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