Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Illinois
28,460 people in the state and 820,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Civil Eng.
Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Civil Eng grad in the state is $125,625, compared to a typical salary of $129,209 nationwide.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs in IL
Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Civil Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Civil Engineering Careers in IL
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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