Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Civil Engineering is offered at 313 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Civil Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 67.0% of Civil Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 20,005 students earned theirCivil Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Civil Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 110 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,644 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,056 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,195 |
Earnings of Civil Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Civil Engineering of $78,886 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,056 |
| 4 years | $78,886 |
| 5 years | $88,976 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 67.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 811 |
| Women | 384 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Civil Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 54 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.8% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 801 | 67.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 67.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 334 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 285 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 232 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 217 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 200 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 200 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 199 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 192 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their doctor's degree in Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering. This school awarded 178 doctor's degrees in Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Civil Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | 19,293 |
| Structural Engineering | 338 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 173 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 127 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 53 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Civil Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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