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 UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for civil eng. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 241 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 75 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UCSD. This makes it the #14 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 2021, making the school the #40 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 UCSD is $60,478. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,387 for all civil eng students.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at UCSD make a median salary of $81,591. 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 UCSD, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $16,400 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of California - San Diego.
Of the 108 civil eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCSD, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 410 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 379 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 315 |
| Computer Engineering | 225 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 143 |
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