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. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UNR. This makes it the #65 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 UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,379 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $29,417 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at UNR is $230 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 73% of civil eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 146 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 19 |
| Environmental Engineering | 17 |
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