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 Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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Purdue was ranked #38 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 #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Purdue. This makes it the #11 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #1 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 Purdue is $74,369. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at Purdue is $354 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 173 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from Purdue. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $78,725 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
The civil eng program at Purdue awarded 52 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 648 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 539 |
| Electrical Engineering | 387 |
| Industrial Engineering | 331 |
| Computer Engineering | 297 |
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