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 UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for civil eng. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UCSD. This makes it the #14 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,478 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
Of the 110 civil eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCSD, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at UCSD make a median salary of $89,543. 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, 57 civil eng majors earned their master's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 340 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 239 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 238 |
| Computer Engineering | 213 |
| Chemical Engineering | 166 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.