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 Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Wayne State. This makes it the #61 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,865 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,387 for all civil eng students.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $66,116 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $69,936.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $30,548 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,500 for all civil eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Wayne State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from Wayne State. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 163 |
| Electrical Engineering | 114 |
| Industrial Engineering | 69 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 64 |
| Chemical Engineering | 36 |
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