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 University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 42 |
| Best Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #20 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,604 a year. 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 University at Buffalo, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $28,561 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at University at Buffalo is $207 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 167 civil eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from University at Buffalo make a median salary of $67,809 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from University at Buffalo in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 281 |
| General Engineering | 176 |
| Electrical Engineering | 157 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 136 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 125 |
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