Below are the key facts about this program at URI. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI as a strong choice for civil engineering, ranked #139 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 139 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 1 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 20 |
Here is each degree level offered in civil engineering at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $74,664 a year. This is above $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at URI, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,708 in student loans. This is above $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 1 |