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 UofSC ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 60 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UofSC. This makes it the #136 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #52 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 UofSC is $69,424. This is less than $69,566, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $38,281 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at UofSC is $352 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from UofSC in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 209 |
| Chemical Engineering | 79 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
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