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Civil Engineering in Florida

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Civil Engineering Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,168 students earned their Civil Eng degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Civil Engineering is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 878
Master’s Degree 224
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.9%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Florida

There are 35,150 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 Florida

In this state, civil eng grads earn an average of $89,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,410.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. 91% of students get financical aid. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,759 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public school has an average net price of $8,618.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $5,298. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,346. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Graduates earn an average $43,307 after graduation.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,946. In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $45,061.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,735.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,109 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending FGCU will pay a net price of $11,299. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,865. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
8,797 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $62,242 after graduation.

Civil Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Civil Engineers 23% $83,180
Engineering Professors 22% $102,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Engineers 15% $77,020
Environmental Engineers 15% $71,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Mechanical Engineering 2,254
Electrical Engineering 1,422
Computer Engineering 944
Aeronautical Engineering 858
Biomedical Engineering 524
Systems Engineering 430
Industrial Engineering 429
Chemical Engineering 377

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