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. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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UCONN was ranked #32 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 Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 32 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UCONN. This makes it the #164 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,388 a year. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at UCONN is $331 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
The civil eng program at UCONN awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
The civil eng program at UCONN awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 189 |
| Computer Engineering | 109 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 106 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Chemical Engineering | 79 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.