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Civil Engineering in Pennsylvania

Civil Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

32,960 people in the state and 820,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Civil Eng.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Civil Eng grads earn an average of $117,324. Nationwide, they make an average of $129,209.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Civil Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,261 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#9

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,472 in their first year after graduation. About 32% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Civil Engineering Careers in PA

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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