Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Vanderbilt University compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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Vanderbilt University ranks competitively among schools offering civil engineering. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $84,716 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 83% of civil engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the civil engineering majors at Vanderbilt University.