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 UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UNM. This makes it the #46 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,248 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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The civil eng program at UNM awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNM 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 UNM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at UNM make a median salary of $71,597. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in civil eng from UNM. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 106 |
| Chemical Engineering | 61 |
| Electrical Engineering | 51 |
| Computer Engineering | 48 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 30 |
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