by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNLV. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV highly for civil engineering, placing at #152 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 152 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Nevada | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in civil engineering at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UNLV report a median salary of $77,851 a year. This is higher than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNLV, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,763 in student loans. This is higher than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 7 |
