Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Illinois
28,460 people in the state and 820,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Civil Eng.
Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Illinois
In this state, Civil Eng grads earn an average of $125,625. Nationwide, they make an average of $129,209.
Most Popular Civil Engineering Programs in IL
There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Civil Eng 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. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. 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. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 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. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.
Civil Engineering Careers in IL
Some of the careers Civil Eng 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 |
| Nanosystems Engineers | — | $50,152 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | — | $98,460 |
| Engineers, All Other | — | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | — | $116,775 |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | — | $59,756 |
| Petroleum Engineers | — | $137,336 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Civil Eng.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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