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Civil Engineering in Illinois

Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois

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.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

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.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. 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

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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