by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Diego State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University highly for civil engineering, ranked #23 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 23 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in California | 10 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level available for civil engineering at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 144 |
| Master’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 144 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,596 a year. This is above $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,832 in student loans. This is higher than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at San Diego State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 16 |
