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Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois

816 students earned Civil Eng degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Civil Engineering is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 446
Master’s Degree 317
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 53

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Illinois

27,760 people in the state and 765,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to civil eng.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Civil Eng grads earn an average of $94,570 in the state and $99,410 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,214. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

In their early career, SIUE grads earn an average salary of $40,915. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,285. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $63,663 after graduation.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,196.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,223 a year. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Civil Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Civil Engineers 9% $88,600
Environmental Engineers 9% $90,300
Mining and Geological Engineers 7% $91,660
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Engineers 4% $84,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical Engineering 1,029
Computer Engineering 742
Chemical Engineering 442
General Engineering 427
Industrial Engineering 408
Biomedical Engineering 369
Materials Engineering 203
Aeronautical Engineering 185

View all majors related to Civil Engineering

View Nationwide Civil Engineering Report

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