by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH as a strong choice for civil engineering, placing at #49 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 49 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Texas | 4 of 20 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in civil engineering at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,614 a year. This is above $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,000 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 3 |
