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 UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UH. This makes it the #76 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 UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,822 a year. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from UH. 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 Houston with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 257 |
| Electrical Engineering | 135 |
| Chemical Engineering | 111 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 86 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.