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Civil Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 91 civil engineering degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Studying Online at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 14
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#213 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#6 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 14
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 254
Best Value	Nationwide	#213 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’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	$62,469
2 years	$64,313
3 years	$69,987
4 years	$77,696
5 years	$90,391

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $77,696, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 37% women (34) and 63% men (57).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 69 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 29% were women (20) and 71% were men (49).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 15 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 13% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 6 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The Civil Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	91

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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.