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Civil Engineering at University of Alaska Anchorage

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

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 civil engineering graduations were recorded at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Anchorage

Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Anchorage. Among 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Civil Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#37 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#89 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#222 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage

Graduates of University of Alaska Anchorage’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	$55,504
2 years	$66,325
3 years	$71,837
4 years	$84,688
5 years	$98,861

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $84,688, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 40% women (6) and 60% men (9).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 10 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 5 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 40% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, 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 University of Alaska Anchorage

This Civil Engineering program at University of Alaska Anchorage offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	15

Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at University of Alaska Anchorage go on to a range of careers. Below 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

• 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.