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Construction Engineering in Illinois

Construction Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Construction Engineering Grads in Illinois

There are 32,870 people in the state and 975,940 people in the nation working in Construction Engineering jobs.

Construction Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Construction Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Construction Engineering grad in the state is $117,689, compared to a typical salary of $119,243 nationwide.

Construction Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer Construction Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,069 in their first year after graduation. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Construction Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Construction Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Civil Engineers 12% $72,457
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
Water/Wastewater Engineers 6% $86,573
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Construction Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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