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Civil Engineering Schools in Massachusetts

238 students earned Civil Eng degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Civil Engineering is the 59th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.2%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Massachusetts

There are 23,800 people in the state and 765,240 people in the nation working in civil eng jobs.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $109,220 in the state and $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,079. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 64% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 88% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,597 a year.

#7

Merrimack College

North Andover
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,367. 50% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Civil Engineering Careers in MA

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $130,020
Civil Engineers 10% $88,780
Environmental Engineers 8% $84,920
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $149,740
Engineers 4% $106,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Engineering 930
Electrical Engineering 666
Mechanical Engineering 603
Systems Engineering 378
General Engineering 325
Other Engineering 322
Biomedical Engineering 230
Chemical Engineering 143

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