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Civil Engineering in West Virginia

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Civil Engineering Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 112 students earned their Civil Eng degrees in WV.

In terms of popularity, Civil Engineering is the 56th most popular major in the state out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.7%
  • Other Races: 0.9%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in West Virginia

3,290 people in the state and 765,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to civil eng.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, civil eng grads earn an average of $82,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,410.

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

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

In their early career, West Virginia University Tech grads earn an average salary of $41,828. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,351.

Civil Engineering Careers in WV

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $74,080
Engineers 7% $97,770
Environmental Engineers 7% $70,430
Civil Engineers 6% $79,890
Mining and Geological Engineers 3% $75,820
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $133,050
Petroleum Engineers 0% $93,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Mechanical Engineering 217
Industrial Engineering 141
Electrical Engineering 102
Aeronautical Engineering 86
General Engineering 84
Petroleum Engineering 74
Chemical Engineering 55
Computer Engineering 42

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