Civil Engineering Associate Degrees
There are 313 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Civil Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about61% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.4% of Civil Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,005 people earned theirCivil Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Civil Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,644 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,056 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,195 |
Earnings of Civil Engineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Civil Engineering of $78,886 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,056 |
| 4 years | $78,886 |
| 5 years | $88,976 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Civil Engineering students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 30 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Civil Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35.5% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 10.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 7 | 6.4% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 334 colleges that offer a associate degree in Civil Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Civil Engineering students seeking a associate degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 358 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 358 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 269 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 232 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 227 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 215 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 192 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 183 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Civil Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | 19,293 |
| Structural Engineering | 338 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 173 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 127 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 53 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Civil Engineering that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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