Civil Engineering at University of Arizona
If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 civil engineering degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.
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Studying Online at University of Arizona
Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Arizona
Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 254 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 254 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 254 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Arizona
Students who complete University of Arizona’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 | $63,885 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $75,770 |
| 4 years | $81,821 |
| 5 years | $88,614 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $81,821, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $18,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at University of Arizona, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Arizona are 9% women (3) and 91% men (30).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Among the 31 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Minority students account for 32% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Arizona
Among the 2 doctoral civil engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Arizona
This Civil Engineering program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 31 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Civil Engineering program at University of Arizona go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.