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 WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,086 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from WKU. About 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 |
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