Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UD stacks up against peers offering civil engineering.
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UD is a solid choice among schools offering civil engineering. Specifically, it ranked #74 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UD earn a median of $79,314 a year. This is above $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is above $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at UD were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of civil engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at UD are Non-Resident Alien. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the civil engineering majors at University of Delaware.
The civil engineering program at UD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
UD awarded 3 completions in water resources engineering in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).