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 ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 172 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UW. This makes it the #153 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #86 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 is $64,595. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $21,695 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from UW in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW 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 Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in civil eng from UW. About 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26 |
| Architectural Engineering | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.