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 UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UNLV. This makes it the #95 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,629 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 UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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The civil eng program at UNLV awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
The civil eng program at UNLV awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNLV are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 113 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Computer Engineering | 34 |
| Other Engineering | 7 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.