by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA as a strong choice for civil engineering, ranked #74 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 74 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in California | 17 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in civil engineering at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Cal State LA is a solid choice among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA earn a median of $90,977 a year. This is higher than $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,767 in student loans. This is above $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Read more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 19 |
