Construction Engineering Schools in Illinois
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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.
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.
Most Popular Construction Engineering Programs in 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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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