Structural Engineering

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#1

#1 Best College for Structural Engineering in the U.S.

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

At Lehigh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 166 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,380–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$69,260

#2

#2 Best College for Structural Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 660 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$62,058

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About Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures for various purposes and in different environments, including buildings, roads, rail lines, bridges, dams, conduits, offshore platforms and work stations, and other structural shells; and the analysis of structural problems such as, failure, fabrication, safety, and natural hazards.

California grants the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Structural Engineering of all US states with 9 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Structural Engineering can expect approximately 31% percent of their classmates to be women and 69% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering is $58,700.

Popularity of Structural Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Structural Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Structural Engineering majors is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Structural Engineering can prepare you for is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Structural Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Structural Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
16
Female Students
5 (31%)
Male Students
11 (68%)

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