Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern University compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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Northeastern University is in the top 5% of the country for civil engineering. In particular, it placed #27 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $86,825 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $24,750 in student loans. This is below $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of civil engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Northeastern University.