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Civil Engineering in Colorado

Civil Engineering Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 25,120 people employed in jobs related to a Civil Eng degree, compared to 820,100 nationwide.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a Civil Eng grad in the state is $147,929, compared to a typical salary of $129,209 nationwide.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CO

Our data covers 4 colleges in Colorado offering Civil Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,932 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,283 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,390 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 60% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,987 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Civil Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers Civil Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Petroleum Engineers 13% $137,336
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Civil Engineers 12% $72,457
Environmental Engineers 10% $79,896
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 6% $138,303
Water/Wastewater Engineers 6% $86,573

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Civil Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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