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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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U-M was ranked #28 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 Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from U-M. This makes it the #40 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,764 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 42 civil eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from U-M make a median salary of $79,679 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in civil eng from U-M. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 461 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 294 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 279 |
| Computer Engineering | 261 |
| Industrial Engineering | 247 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.