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Civil Engineering in Pennsylvania

Civil Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

32,960 people in the state and 820,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Civil Eng.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Civil Eng grads earn an average of $117,324. Nationwide, they make an average of $129,209.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Civil Eng degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,261 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#9

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,472 a year. About 32% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Civil Engineering Careers in PA

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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View Nationwide Civil Engineering Report

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