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Civil Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 142 civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 6
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 57
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#126 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 6
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 57
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#126 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’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	$59,203
2 years	$59,367
3 years	$66,847
4 years	$72,617
5 years	$84,875

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville take home a median $72,617, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $21,450.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 32% women (46) and 68% men (96).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 96 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 32% were women (31) and 68% were men (65).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 33 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 24% were women (8) and 76% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 13 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	8

*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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The Civil Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	142

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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.