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Civil Engineering in Rhode Island

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Civil Engineering Schools in Rhode Island

74 Civil Eng students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Civil Engineering major is the 74th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 2,210 people employed in jobs related to a civil eng degree, compared to 765,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, civil eng grads earn an average of $95,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,410.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer civil eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,898. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,333 after graduation.

Civil Engineering Careers in RI

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Civil Engineers 11% $83,420
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $142,120
Environmental Engineers 10% $88,140
Engineers 8% $92,090
Engineering Professors 5% $119,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
General Engineering 145
Mechanical Engineering 140
Biomedical Engineering 76
Electrical Engineering 63
Computer Engineering 48
Chemical Engineering 46
Ocean Engineering 37
Industrial Engineering 24

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