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Civil Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 131 civil engineering graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#7 of 20
Best Value	New England (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#189 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#7 of 20
Best Value	New England (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#189 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Civil Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,570
2 years	$60,903
3 years	$69,420
4 years	$80,416
5 years	$86,717

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $80,416, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 36% women (47) and 64% men (84).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 97 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 37% were women (36) and 63% were men (61).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	74
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	10
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 23% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 24 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 17% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 10 doctoral civil engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above 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 Massachusetts-Amherst

This Civil Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	131

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.