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Civil Engineering at University of Southern California

What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 civil engineering graduations were recorded at University of Southern California.

Online Class Availability at University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Southern California

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 254
Best Value	California	#21 of 23
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#212 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 254
Best Value	California	#21 of 23
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#212 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Southern California

Students who complete University of Southern California’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	$79,094
2 years	$80,052
3 years	$90,782
4 years	$106,583
5 years	$114,232

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $106,583, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Southern California is $8,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Southern California are 32% women (26) and 68% men (56).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 34 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 35% were women (12) and 65% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	10
Asian	7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 56% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 46 master’s civil engineering graduates at University of Southern California, 30% were women (14) and 70% were men (32).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	33

Minority students account for 17% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, lower than the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Southern California

Of the 2 doctoral civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 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 Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, 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 Southern California

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	10
Structural Engineering	59
Transportation Engineering	9
Water Resources Engineering	1
Civil Engineering	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.