U.S. median for this major: $85,097.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 28% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,708.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Civil Engineering at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Civil Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Central Florida | $86,803 | $21,374 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 2 | Florida Institute of Technology | $86,536 | $23,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| 3 | University of Florida | $86,453 | $20,121 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 4 | University of South Florida | $84,789 | $23,000 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic University | $84,778 | $23,866 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 6 | Florida International University | $84,523 | $21,250 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 7 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $84,451 | $19,480 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 8 | Florida State University | $84,340 | $23,199 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 9 | University of North Florida | $77,498 | $23,622 | $10,154 | 69% |
3 more Florida colleges offer Civil Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Civil Engineering graduates
Civil engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Environmental Engineers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Electrical Engineering$93,561
- Environmental Engineering—
- Mechanical Engineering$89,583
- Architecture$64,730
FAU Civil Engineering questions
How much do FAU Civil Engineering graduates earn?
Civil Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $84,778 four years after graduating and $64,671 one year after. The U.S. median for Civil Engineering graduates across 233 colleges is $85,097.
How much debt do FAU Civil Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $23,866, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,708.
Where does FAU rank for Civil Engineering in Florida?
Of 9 Florida colleges reporting Civil Engineering graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 5th. The highest is University of Central Florida at $86,803.
What jobs do Civil Engineering graduates get?
A common career is civil engineer, with a median wage of $83,750 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $100,840 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers and environmental engineers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Civil Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/civil-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).