by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU as a strong choice for civil engineering, coming in at #155 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 155 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Florida | 6 of 11 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 57 |
The following degree levels are offered in civil engineering at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,279 a year. This is above $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,866 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 3 certificate degrees in civil engineering.
FAU has not been ranked for civil engineering at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of civil engineering certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering certificate degree graduates at FAU were Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a certificate in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU granted 3 certificate completions in structural engineering in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Civil Engineering | 1 |
