by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $50,759. This is less than $61,387, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $22,100 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Western Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 civil eng majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 27 |
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