by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UH compares to other colleges that offer construction engineering.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering construction engineering. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 52 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston conferred 143 bachelor’s degrees in construction engineering.
Construction Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UH report a median salary of $83,531 a year. This is above $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, construction engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,629 in student loans. This is higher than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 86% of construction engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of construction engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of construction engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of construction engineering master’s degree graduates at UH were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the construction engineering majors at University of Houston.
The construction engineering program at UH breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 223 |
UH granted 223 degrees in construction engineering technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).