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. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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Ohio State was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for civil eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Ohio State. This makes it the #76 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #44 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 Ohio State is $68,031. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $24,574 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at Ohio State is $197 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about Ohio State tuition and fees.
Of the 136 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 464 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 283 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
| Industrial Engineering | 181 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.