Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering
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Education Levels of Civil Eng Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,453 people earned their master's degree in civil eng. This makes it the 40th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in civil eng at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,453 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,230 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
Earnings of Civil Eng Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in civil eng is $69,936. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,417 and the high is $75,901.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in civil eng is $21,044. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,820 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,046.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in civil eng. About 65.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,920 |
| Women | 1,533 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of civil eng master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 385 |
| Black or African American | 124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 432 |
| White | 1,885 |
| International Students | 1,383 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 244 |
Most Popular Civil Eng Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in civil eng. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Berkeley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UC Berkeley. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UIUC. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UW Seattle. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Stanford. Of these students, 47% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Texas A&M College Station. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Columbia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UT Arlington. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in civil eng from NJIT. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Virginia Tech. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Carnegie Mellon. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Northeastern. About 31% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Purdue. About 25% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UC Davis. Of these students, 51% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UCSD. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UCLA. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 38% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UF. Of these students, 24% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in civil eng from NC State. Of these students, 34% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UT Austin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in civil eng from ASU - Tempe. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Civil Eng Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,123 | |
| 131 | |
| 86 | |
| 79 | |
| 30 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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