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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #37 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.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $65,835. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $13,887 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,083.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in civil eng from UMN Twin Cities. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 269 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 99 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.