General Civil Engineering at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Civil Engineering graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Civil Engineering graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 17% women (3) and 83% men (15).
General Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Among the 18 bachelor’s general civil engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Civil Engineering Graduates
Students who finish General Civil Engineering program at Purdue University Northwest pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Civil Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | $86,573 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Civil Engineers | $72,457 |
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.