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Civil Engineering at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Civil Engineering, take a look at what West Virginia University Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology sits in Beckley, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 civil engineering degrees were granted at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Online Class Availability at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Of 1,278 students, 330 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 516 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Graduates of West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,059
2 years	$58,092
3 years	$65,746
4 years	$71,556
5 years	$81,556

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology take home a median $71,556, compared with $58,912 for all West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology stands at $24,291.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Civil Engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 0% women (0) and 100% men (8).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Among the 8 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 West Virginia University Institute of Technology

This Civil Engineering program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Civil Engineering program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.