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Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama

461 students earned Civil Eng degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Civil Engineering is the 28th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Alabama

Civil Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 384
Master’s Degree 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a civil eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of civil eng majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.5%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Alabama

There are 11,960 people in the state and 765,240 people in the nation working in civil eng jobs.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a civil eng grad in the state is $107,400, compared to a typical salary of $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,695 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,208. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $47,533 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,529. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

Civil Engineering Careers in AL

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Petroleum Engineers 15% $110,440
Mining and Geological Engineers 12% $91,510
Engineering Professors 11% $99,140
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $133,910
Environmental Engineers 7% $79,470
Civil Engineers 6% $75,150
Engineers 5% $116,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to civil eng.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Mechanical Engineering 1,019
Electrical Engineering 396
Chemical Engineering 381
Aeronautical Engineering 363
Computer Engineering 292
Architectural Engineering 241
General Engineering 225
Industrial Engineering 218

View all majors related to Civil Engineering

View Nationwide Civil Engineering Report

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