Below are the key facts about graduate study in civil engineering at Cal Poly. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 17 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for civil engineering, placing at #14 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 14 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in California | 6 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level available for civil engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 126 |
| Master’s | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 26 master’s degrees in civil engineering.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering civil engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cal Poly. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 126 |