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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #53 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.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $62,988. This is higher than $61,387, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $76,237 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all civil eng graduates with a master's is $69,936.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $26,291 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,500 for all civil eng majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the civil eng program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $202 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
The civil eng program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 319 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 205 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 141 |
| Industrial Engineering | 117 |
| Chemical Engineering | 108 |
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