by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how West Virginia University compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering civil engineering. In particular, it placed #130 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $71,556 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, civil engineering students accumulate a median of $24,291 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 77% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil engineering majors at West Virginia University.