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Civil Engineering at University of Georgia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, take a look at what University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 civil engineering degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.

Online Class Availability at University of Georgia

Distance learning is available at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at University of Georgia

Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 5
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 57
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 57
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from University of Georgia

Those who finish University of Georgia’s Civil Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,942

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from University of Georgia comes in at $26,744.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at University of Georgia are 26% women (18) and 74% men (51).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 69 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 26% were women (18) and 74% were men (51).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	7
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, 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 University of Georgia

The Civil Engineering program at University of Georgia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	69

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Civil Engineering program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.