Structural Engineering

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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 Bachelors degrees in Structural Engineering of all US states with 127 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Structural Engineering can expect approximately 29% percent of their classmates to be women and 71% 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

Some top careers related to Structural Engineering, include Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying jobs, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most in-demand position for Structural Engineering majors is Civil Engineers.

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
155
Female Students
45 (29%)
Male Students
110 (70%)
White (62, 40%)
Asian (39, 25%)
Hispanic or Latino (37, 24%)
U.S. Nonresident (9, 6%)
Black or African American (3, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 2%)
Two or more races (2, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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