by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for civil engineering, ranked #117 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 117 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 3 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 57 |
The following degree levels are granted in civil engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $76,849 a year. This is higher than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Civil Engineering | 2 |
