Civil Engineering at University of Maine
If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at University of Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maine is located in Orono, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 civil engineering graduations were recorded at University of Maine.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Maine. Of 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Maine’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 254 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Maine
Those who finish University of Maine’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 | $57,228 |
| 2 years | $52,464 |
| 3 years | $58,395 |
| 4 years | $65,384 |
| 5 years | $75,894 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Maine earn a median of $65,384, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Maine stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Maine are 21% women (12) and 79% men (44).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine
Among the 39 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Maine, 18% were women (7) and 82% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Maine
Among the 16 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of Maine, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Maine
Of the 1 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Maine, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 Maine
The Civil Engineering program at University of Maine offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 56 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Civil Engineering program at University of Maine work across a variety of fields. Here 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.