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Civil Engineering at Valparaiso University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, take a look at what Valparaiso University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 civil engineering degrees were granted at Valparaiso University.

Online Class Availability at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Valparaiso University

Use these rankings to compare Valparaiso University’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#5 of 8
Best Value	Indiana	#5 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#24 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#185 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#203 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Valparaiso University

Students who complete Valparaiso University’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	$63,617
2 years	$59,485
3 years	$68,143
4 years	$71,094
5 years	$80,194

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Civil Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median of $71,094, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Civil Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Civil Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University are 36% women (8) and 64% men (14).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Among the 22 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Valparaiso University, 36% were women (8) and 64% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University

The Civil Engineering program at Valparaiso University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	22

Top-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.