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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil engineering tech.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for civil engineering tech majors, Murray State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering technology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of civil engineering tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $58,121. This is higher than $57,999, which is the national median for all civil engineering tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, civil engineering tech students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil engineering tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil engineering tech majors at Murray State University.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil engineering tech from Murray State in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in civil engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology | 84 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 20 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 16 |
| General Engineering Technology | 8 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 6 |