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Civil Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Civil Engineering, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 126 civil engineering degrees were granted at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 14
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#167 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 14
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#167 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’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	$67,823
2 years	$61,538
3 years	$70,407
4 years	$78,014
5 years	$87,563

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $78,014, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 37% women (46) and 63% men (80).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 69 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 35% were women (24) and 65% were men (45).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	12

Minority students account for 19% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 38 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 34% were women (13) and 66% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	17

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 19 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 11% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, 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 Colorado Boulder

This Civil Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	126

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. Here 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.