Master’s Degrees in Construction Engineering
Education Levels of Construction Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 522 people earned their master's degree in construction engineering. This makes it the 187th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction engineering at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 522 |
Graduate Certificate | 18 |
Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Construction Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in construction engineering is $73,834. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $73,834 and the high is $73,834.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for construction engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in construction engineering. About 75.1% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 392 |
Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 28 |
Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
White | 85 |
International Students | 338 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Construction Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in construction engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for construction engineering students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 76 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from UT Arlington. About 23% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,834.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in construction engineering. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from Stevens. Of these students, 21% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Stevens Institute of Technology construction engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,834.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in construction engineering. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from NYU. About 23% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,834.
The 4th most popular school in the country for construction engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from Illinois Tech. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in construction engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology make a median salary of 73,834.
The 5th most popular school in the country for construction engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from WUSTL. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Washington University in St Louis construction engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,834.
The 6th most popular school in the country for construction engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from UNC Charlotte. About 29% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Charlotte construction engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,834.
Lawrence Technological University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in construction engineering. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from Lawrence Tech. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Lawrence Technological University construction engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,834.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in construction engineering. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from UNM. About 25% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of New Mexico - Main Campus construction engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,834.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in construction engineering. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from U-M. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,834.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in construction engineering. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from UIC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in construction engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 73,834.
The 10th most popular school in the country for construction engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from SD Mines. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology construction engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,834.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in construction engineering. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from North Dakota State University. Those who complete their master's degree in construction engineering at North Dakota State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 73,834.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in construction engineering. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from Carnegie Mellon. Those who complete their master's degree in construction engineering at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 73,834.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in construction engineering. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from ASU - Tempe. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,834.
The 14th most popular school in the country for construction engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from U Miami. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in construction engineering at University of Miami make a median salary of 73,834.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in construction engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from UNL. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,834.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in construction engineering. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in construction engineering from ESF. Data shows that ESF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,834.
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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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