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 UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for civil eng. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 241 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UW - Madison. This makes it the #35 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 UW - Madison is $66,167. This is higher than $61,387, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 $23,250.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 98 civil eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 71% were men and 29% 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 Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $65,403. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $69,936.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in civil eng from UW - Madison. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 |
| Electrical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 159 |
| Chemical Engineering | 129 |
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