General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 305 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General 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 General Civil Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Civil Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 19,293 degrees were awarded toGeneral Civil Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Civil Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 82 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13,451 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,620 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,140 |
Earnings of General 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 General Civil Engineering of $78,886 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Civil Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in General Civil Engineering. About 68.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 775 |
| Women | 365 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Civil Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 52 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.8% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 764 | 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 General Civil Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 324 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General 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 General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 358 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. This school awarded 358 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. This school awarded 327 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 285 doctor's degrees in General 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.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. This school awarded 259 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 232 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. This school awarded 217 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for General 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 General Civil Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering from this school. 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 General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 179 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 178 doctor's degrees in General 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.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 169 doctor's degrees in General Civil Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Civil Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Civil Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Civil Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Structural Engineering | 338 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 173 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 127 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 53 |
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 21 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.