Construction Engineering at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Construction Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 223 construction engineering degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Engineering Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Construction Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 91 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 90 |
Earnings for Construction Engineering Graduates from University of Houston
Students who complete University of Houston’s Construction 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 | $66,571 |
| 2 years | $66,060 |
| 3 years | $77,408 |
| 4 years | $83,531 |
| 5 years | $94,660 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Construction Engineering graduates from University of Houston take home a median $83,531, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Construction Engineering graduates from University of Houston is $22,629.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Construction Engineering graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Construction Engineering graduates at University of Houston are 19% women (43) and 81% men (180).
Construction Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 143 bachelor’s construction engineering graduates at University of Houston, 14% were women (20) and 86% were men (123).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 85 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Construction Engineering Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 80 master’s construction engineering degrees awarded at University of Houston, 29% were women (23) and 71% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Construction Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 67 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Construction Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, below the national average of 9%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Construction Engineering Concentrations at University of Houston
The Construction Engineering program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology | 223 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Construction Engineering program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Construction Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Construction Managers | $83,791 |
| Cost Estimators | $80,966 |
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
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