by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil engineering.
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UNM holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering. Specifically, it ranked #185 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $72,658 a year. This is higher than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the civil engineering majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
This civil engineering program at UNM breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Water Resources Engineering | 7 |
UNM awarded 7 degrees in water resources engineering recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (57%).