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 Purdue Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 230 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,339 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $253 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
Learn more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue Northwest in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 68 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Computer Engineering | 15 |
| General Engineering | 9 |
| Other Engineering | 2 |