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 CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #30 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #12 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 CU - Boulder is $73,033. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students earned a bachelor's degree in civil eng from CU - Boulder. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
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 University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from CU - Boulder make a median salary of $77,839 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from CU - Boulder in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 374 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 341 |
| Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| General Engineering | 98 |
| Environmental Engineering | 93 |
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