Multivariate Analysis of Academic Competencies in Civil Engineering Programs in Colombia

This research aims to evaluate the academic efficiency of civil engineering programs in Colombia, using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the results of standardised tests at high schools and Universities. To show that there are significant differences in the academic performance of universities through strategic clustering (k-means) and principal component analysis (PCA). As a result, disparities in educational quality were identified, suggesting that some universities face difficulties in preparing students. The conclusions showed a need to implement strategies to improve education quality and strengthen civil engineers' training in Colombia.