by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for construction engineering, placing at #69 out of 82 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in construction engineering at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in construction engineering.
Western is among the very best schools in the country for construction engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Construction Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $76,573 a year. This is above $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, construction engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 89% of construction engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of construction engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western granted 53 bachelor’s degrees in construction engineering technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Construction Engineering | 25 |
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