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 KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from KU. This makes it the #84 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,486 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $46,301 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at KU is $377 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of civil eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at KU make a median salary of $80,457. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all civil eng graduates with a master's is $79,898.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from KU in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 108 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.