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Civil Engineering at Central Connecticut State University

If you plan to study Civil Engineering, take a look at what Central Connecticut State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Connecticut State University is located in New Britain, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University.

Online Class Availability at Central Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Central Connecticut State University. Among 9,997 students, 379 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Central Connecticut State University’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#1 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#111 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Those who finish Central Connecticut State University’s Civil Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,480
2 years	$64,990
3 years	$71,105
4 years	$81,842
5 years	$92,467

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Civil Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University report median earnings of $81,842, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 25% women (4) and 75% men (12).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 16 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, below the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Civil Engineering Concentrations at Central Connecticut State University

This Civil Engineering program at Central Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at Central Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Civil Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Transportation Engineers	$120,210
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.