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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for civil eng majors, UW Seattle came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 148 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UW Seattle. This makes it the #3 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #10 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 UW Seattle is $73,357. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $41,821 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 118 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from UW Seattle in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $87,462. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all civil eng graduates with a master's is $79,898.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 359 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 244 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 132 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 125 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.