undergraduate
Civil engineering
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What is a civil engineering major?
Civil engineering students generally apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.
How much do civil engineering majors make?
median average salary
$95,000/yr
The national average salary for civil engineering graduates in the United States is $95,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $195,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $40,000 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, civil engineering graduates typically make between $65,000 and $134,000 per year.
How popular is civil engineering as a major?
Each year, around 14,400 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 120 students obtain an associate degree in civil engineering. In 2021, 15,193 students received a bachelor's degree and 127 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of civil engineering majors as there were in 2020. Civil engineering is one of the most popular majors within engineering.
