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Civil Engineering at University of California-Davis

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Davis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Davis is located in Davis, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 200 civil engineering degrees were awarded at University of California-Davis.

Studying Online at University of California-Davis

Many students take online classes at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) studied exclusively online and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of California-Davis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Davis’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 254
Best Value	California	#16 of 23
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#22 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 254
Best Value	California	#16 of 23
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#22 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of California-Davis

Those who finish University of California-Davis’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	$67,336
2 years	$69,342
3 years	$79,301
4 years	$91,424
5 years	$99,032

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis earn a median of $91,424, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis comes in at $16,101.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at University of California-Davis, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at University of California-Davis are 40% women (81) and 60% men (119).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 113 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 41% were women (46) and 59% were men (67).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	32
Asian	36
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Davis

Among the 58 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of California-Davis, 41% were women (24) and 59% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis

Of the 29 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 38% were women (11) and 62% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 14% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, higher than the national average of 10%.*

*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 California-Davis

The Civil Engineering program at University of California-Davis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	169
Transportation Engineering	14
Civil Engineering	17

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at University of California-Davis go on to a range of careers. Below 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.