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Civil Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying Civil Engineering, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits in Seattle, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 227 civil engineering degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 254
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#14 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 254

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 254
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#14 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Students who complete University of Washington-Seattle Campus’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	$71,722
2 years	$69,761
3 years	$77,574
4 years	$86,947
5 years	$98,100

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus report median earnings of $86,947, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus stands at $14,874.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 35% women (79) and 65% men (148).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 79 bachelor’s civil engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 24% were women (19) and 76% were men (60).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	7
Asian	23
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 38%.*

Civil Engineering Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 131 master’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 39% were women (51) and 61% were men (80).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	70
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	3
Asian	12
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	27
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Civil Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 19%.*

Civil Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 17 doctoral civil engineering graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 53% were women (9) and 47% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 12% of Civil Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle 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 Washington-Seattle Campus

This Civil Engineering program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	169
Transportation Engineering	39
Civil Engineering	19

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.