Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is in Kingsville, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 civil engineering degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Among 6,864 students, 861 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,526 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Civil Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Those who finish Texas A&M University-Kingsville’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 | $54,413 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $61,519 |
| 4 years | $61,711 |
| 5 years | $76,135 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville take home a median $61,711, compared with $56,749 for all Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville stands at $24,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-Kingsville are 12% women (8) and 88% men (61).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Among the 46 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 11% were women (5) and 89% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Among the 23 master’s civil engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 13% were women (3) and 87% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
Minority students account for 9% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, lower 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 Texas A&M University-Kingsville
The Civil Engineering program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 69 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.