by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil engineering tech.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil engineering tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Civil Engineering Technology Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering technology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Civil Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,970 a year. This is less than $59,382, which is the national median of all civil engineering tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, civil engineering tech students borrow a median amount of $23,350 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil engineering tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,198.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering tech from Murray State. About 24% of these graduates were women and the other 76% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in civil engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Murray State civil engineering tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil engineering tech majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology | 75 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 14 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 14 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 7 |
| General Engineering Technology | 3 |