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General Civil Engineering in Illinois

General Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Civil Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 23,640 people employed in jobs related to a General Civil Engineering degree, compared to 605,660 nationwide.

General Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Civil Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a General Civil Engineering grad in the state is $127,475, compared to a typical salary of $131,705 nationwide.

General Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer General Civil Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 55% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Civil Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers General Civil Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Transportation Engineers $120,210
Water/Wastewater Engineers $86,573
Civil Engineers $72,457
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277

Below are some popular majors that are similar to General Civil Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioengineering 13,914
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
Construction Engineering 1,567
General Architectural Engineering 1,183
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
Biological/Biosystems Engineering 482
Biochemical Engineering 126
Ceramic Sciences & Engineering 77

View all majors related to General Civil Engineering

View Nationwide General Civil Engineering Report

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