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Civil Engineering Schools in South Carolina

81 students earned Civil Eng degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Civil Engineering is the 35th most popular major out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.9%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in South Carolina

10,790 people in the state and 765,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to civil eng.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, civil eng grads earn an average of $98,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,410.

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There are 3 colleges in South Carolina that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time.

Civil Engineering Careers in SC

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 16% $89,500
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $127,170
Civil Engineers 12% $77,200
Engineers 11% $101,980
Environmental Engineers 10% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Mechanical Engineering 129
Other Engineering 127
Biomedical Engineering 68
Industrial Engineering 65
Electrical Engineering 51
Computer Engineering 31
Environmental Engineering 24
Chemical Engineering 15

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