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Civil Engineering at University of Louisville

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at University of Louisville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Louisville sits in Louisville, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 57 civil engineering degrees were awarded at University of Louisville.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisville

Many students take online classes at University of Louisville. Of 23,065 students, 4,555 (20%) studied exclusively online and 9,040 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Louisville

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Louisville’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 57
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 57
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#179 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 3
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 57
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 57
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#179 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Louisville

Students who complete University of Louisville’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	$64,042
2 years	$59,974
3 years	$68,275
4 years	$75,376
5 years	$86,776

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Louisville report median earnings of $75,376, compared with $66,322 for all University of Louisville graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Louisville is $24,503.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at University of Louisville, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Louisville are 33% women (19) and 67% men (38).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Louisville

Of the 31 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 35% were women (11) and 65% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisville, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Louisville

Among the 20 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Louisville, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Louisville

Among the 2 doctoral civil engineering graduates at University of Louisville, 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 Louisville.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 Louisville

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	53
Structural Engineering	1
Transportation Engineering	3

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Civil Engineering program at University of Louisville 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.