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. We've also included details on how NJIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for civil eng majors, NJIT came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey Institute of Technology handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from NJIT. This makes it the #8 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJIT is $68,288. This is less than $69,566, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJIT, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $24,552 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,083.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NJIT was $1,392 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $595 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,616 | $32,528 |
| Fees | $3,406 | $3,406 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,580 | $4,580 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of civil eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 12 |
NJIT does not offer an online option for its civil eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NJIT Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from NJIT make a median salary of $89,700 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 civil eng majors earned their master's degree from NJIT. Of these graduates, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 265 |
| Electrical Engineering | 127 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 126 |
| Chemical Engineering | 91 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
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