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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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U-M was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for civil eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from U-M. This makes it the #40 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #16 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 U-M is $65,294. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,387 for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at U-M make a median salary of $69,925. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $69,936.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $18,750 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from U-M in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from U-M in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 462 |
| Industrial Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 282 |
| Computer Engineering | 269 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 264 |
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