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Civil Engineering at University of Memphis

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, take a look at what University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 civil engineering degrees were awarded at University of Memphis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Civil Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#49 of 57
Best Value	Nationwide	#92 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#240 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Memphis

Graduates of University of Memphis’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	$56,998
2 years	$55,964
3 years	$62,591
4 years	$69,768
5 years	$78,233

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Memphis take home a median $69,768, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Memphis stands at $29,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at University of Memphis, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Memphis are 33% women (14) and 67% men (28).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 38 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Memphis, 32% were women (12) and 68% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 4 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of Memphis, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
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 Memphis

The Civil Engineering program at University of Memphis includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	42

Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at University of Memphis go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.