by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #90 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,757 a year. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from UMass Amherst. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from UMass Amherst in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 191 |
| Electrical Engineering | 106 |
| Chemical Engineering | 83 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 67 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
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