by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sacramento State as a strong choice for civil engineering, ranked #36 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 36 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in California | 13 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in civil engineering at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 156 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $85,363 a year. This is higher than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,124 in student loans. This is above $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 12 |
