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, and more. We've also included details on how Princeton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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Princeton is in the top 10% of the country for civil eng. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 24 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Princeton. This makes it the #114 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Princeton paid an average of $1,926 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Princeton in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from Princeton in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 119 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 110 |
| Operations Research | 91 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
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