by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH among the top schools in the country for construction engineering, placing at #16 out of 82 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for construction engineering at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 80 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in construction engineering.
UH is in the top 15% of the country for construction engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Construction Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UH report a median salary of $83,531 a year. This is above $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, construction engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,629 in student loans. This is higher than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 86% of construction engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of construction engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UH awarded 143 bachelor’s completions in construction engineering technology/technician in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (59%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Construction Engineering | 80 |
