by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois highly for civil engineering, ranked #21 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 21 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 7 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 37 |
The following degree levels are available for civil engineering at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 189 |
| Master’s | 108 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 189 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $82,618 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,054 in student loans. This is below $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 108 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 30 |
