Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering
Education Levels of Civil Eng Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,960 people earned their master's degree in civil eng. This makes it the 40th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in civil eng at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,960 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,240 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
Earnings of Civil Eng Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in civil eng is $79,898. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,174 to a high of $86,168.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in civil eng. About 66.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,302 |
| Women | 1,658 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of civil eng master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 404 |
| Black or African American | 122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
| White | 1,759 |
| International Students | 2,035 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 197 |
Most Popular Civil Eng Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in civil eng. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Berkeley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UC Berkeley. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 79,898.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UIUC. About 25% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 79,898.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UW Seattle. Of these students, 36% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus civil eng graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,898.
The 4th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Stanford. About 45% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at Stanford University make a median salary of 79,898.
The 5th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Texas A&M College Station. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
The 6th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Columbia. Of these students, 36% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UT Arlington. Of these students, 32% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
The 8th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in civil eng from NJIT. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at New Jersey Institute of Technology make a median salary of 79,898.
Virginia Tech comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Virginia Tech. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Carnegie Mellon. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Carnegie Mellon University civil eng graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,898.
The 11th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Northeastern. About 42% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at Northeastern University make a median salary of 79,898.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Purdue. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus civil eng graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,898.
University of California - Davis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UC Davis. About 35% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 79,898.
The 14th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UCSD. Of these students, 28% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UCLA. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. University of California - Los Angeles civil eng graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,898.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Georgia Tech. About 34% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UF. About 29% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at University of Florida make a median salary of 79,898.
The 18th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in civil eng from NC State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 79,898.
The 19th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UT Austin. About 32% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in civil eng at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 79,898.
The 20th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in civil eng from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 33% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,898.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to civil eng that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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