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 UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UNLV. This makes it the #95 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #71 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 UNLV is $64,674. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $22,763 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from UNLV in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 civil eng majors earned their master's degree from UNLV. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 |
| Electrical Engineering | 42 |
| Computer Engineering | 28 |
| Other Engineering | 6 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 2 |
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