Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering
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Education Levels of Civil Eng Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,884 master's degrees were awarded to civil eng majors. This earns it the #40 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in civil eng at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,193 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,884 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,086 |
| Associate Degree | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Basic Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Civil Eng Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in civil eng is $69,936. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $65,417 to a high of $75,901.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for civil eng students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in civil eng. About 67.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,300 |
| Women | 1,584 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of civil eng master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 332 |
| Black or African American | 130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 398 |
| White | 1,756 |
| International Students | 2,049 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 219 |
Most Popular Civil Eng Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in civil eng. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for civil eng students seekinga master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 179 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UC Berkeley. About 43% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UIUC. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The civil eng program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The civil eng program at Stanford University awarded 140 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The civil eng program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 112 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Columbia. Of these students, 35% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. The civil eng program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 master's degrees were handed out to civil eng majors at NJIT. Of these students, 22% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The civil eng program at Virginia Tech awarded 91 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The civil eng program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 88 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 people received their master's degree in civil eng from Northeastern. Of these students, 27% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 master's degrees were handed out to civil eng majors at Purdue. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The civil eng program at University of California - Davis awarded 77 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of California - San Diego is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UCSD. About 27% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in civil eng. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 master's degrees were handed out to civil eng majors at UCLA. About 45% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The civil eng program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 68 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for civil eng majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The civil eng program at University of Florida awarded 64 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their master's degree in civil eng from NC State. Of these students, 15% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their master's degree in civil eng from UT Austin. Of these students, 24% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in civil eng. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to civil eng majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to civil eng that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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