by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for civil engineering, ranked #5 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 5 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in California | 3 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level available for civil engineering at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
USC is in the top 5% of the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $106,583 a year. This is above $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $8,125 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USC conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in structural engineering in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (35%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 2 |
