Civil Engineering
Engineering
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,992 | $81,025 to $89,555 | 239 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $95,788 | $90,478 to $103,796 | 87 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 56,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $95,890 | +5% | 23,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Engineers, All Other | $111,970 | +2.1% | 9,300 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | +8.1% | 4,100 |
| Environmental Engineers | $100,090 | +3.9% | 3,000 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $135,690 | +1.3% | 1,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.