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, and more. In addition, we cover how Carnegie Mellon ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for civil eng majors, Carnegie Mellon came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 88 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #10 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #63 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $67,478 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $69,936.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 2020-2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 civil eng majors earned their master's degree from Carnegie Mellon. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 548 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 298 |
| Computer Engineering | 144 |
| Robotics Engineering | 133 |
| Chemical Engineering | 126 |
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