Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how GWU compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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GWU is a solid choice among schools offering civil engineering. In particular, it placed #53 out of 254 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $87,026 a year. This is below $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of civil engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil engineering majors at George Washington University.