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Civil Engineering Schools in Florida

288 students earned Civil Eng degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Civil Engineering is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Florida

Civil Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 224
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a civil eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of civil eng majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 20.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.4%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 35,150 people employed in jobs related to a civil eng degree, compared to 765,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Florida

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $89,480 in the state and $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,759 a year. This public school has an average net price of $8,618.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $5,298. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Graduates earn an average $43,006 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,824 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Florida Tech.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $45,061. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,012 a year. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF. 90% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

Civil Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Civil Engineers 23% $83,180
Engineering Professors 22% $102,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Engineers 15% $77,020
Environmental Engineers 15% $71,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to civil eng.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Electrical Engineering 528
Mechanical Engineering 467
Systems Engineering 290
Aeronautical Engineering 191
Biomedical Engineering 175
Computer Engineering 174
Industrial Engineering 151
Materials Engineering 92

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