Civil Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you plan to study Civil Engineering, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is in Chattanooga, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 civil engineering degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Of 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Civil Engineering Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Civil Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 254 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 254 |
Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’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 | $57,404 |
| 2 years | $62,012 |
| 3 years | $71,084 |
| 4 years | $77,793 |
| 5 years | $90,909 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga report median earnings of $77,793, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is $20,747.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Civil Engineering graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga are 19% women (7) and 81% men (30).
Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Among the 37 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 19% were women (7) and 81% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 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 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
The Civil Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Civil Engineering program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Civil Engineering graduates, 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.