by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Columbia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil engineering.
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Columbia University is in the top 15% of the country for civil engineering. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 254 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Columbia University report a median salary of $95,985 a year. This is lower than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Find out more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 90 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in civil engineering from Columbia University identified as men.
The majority of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the civil engineering majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
This civil engineering program at Columbia University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 12 |
Columbia University granted 12 degrees in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (92%).