by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from FAU. This makes it the #90 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,671 a year. This is less than $69,566, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in civil eng from FAU. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FAU civil eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $83,099 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all civil eng graduates with a master's is $79,898.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in civil eng from FAU. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 86 |
| Computer Engineering | 74 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| Ocean Engineering | 41 |
| Surveying Engineering | 35 |
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