Entry Level Salary
$69,670
Median Salary
$121,455
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
14.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,858,200
Entry (Early)
$69,670
Median (Prime)
$121,455
High (Prime)
$128,672
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+162k
+579k
+637k
$25k / yr
+72k
+489k
+547k
$50k / yr
-18k
+399k
+457k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
29
24
24
$25k / yr
40
27
26
$50k / yr
Never
30
29
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
66%
450%
503%
$50k / yr
-8%
184%
210%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate36.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Civil engineers
31.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,990
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|$100,840
openings
22,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Engineers, All Other
7.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$72,885
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,451|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Construction managers
6.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$82,258
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$114,990
openings
49,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%
Management occupations
4.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Project management specialists
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$81,100
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,621|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%
Top executives
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$173,785
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$211,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Software developers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$123,525
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,673|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Postsecondary teachers
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,155
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,350|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Architectural and engineering managers
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$98,820
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$154,248|$171,270
openings
14,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%
Environmental engineers
1.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,307
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$108,000|$107,110
openings
2,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.3%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| civil engineering technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 17 | Data N/A |
| civil engineering technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 95 | $50,595 - $88,847 |
| civil engineering technologies/technicians. | Bachelor's Degree | 21 | $64,798 - $100,485 |
| civil engineering. | Associate's Degree | 11 | $59,181 - $70,850 |
| civil engineering. | Bachelor's Degree | 277 | $63,091 - $109,028 |
| civil engineering. | Master's Degree | 193 | $75,000 - $130,675 |
| civil engineering. | Doctoral Degree | 93 | Data N/A |