Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how FIU compares to other colleges that offer construction engineering.
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FIU holds a strong position among schools offering construction engineering. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in construction engineering.
Construction Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU earn a median of $83,259 a year. This is above $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, construction engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 79% of construction engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of construction engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of construction engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of construction engineering master’s degree graduates at FIU were Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master’s in construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the construction engineering majors at Florida International University.
This construction engineering program at FIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 127 |
FIU conferred 127 completions in construction engineering technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (64%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.