U.S. median for this major: $85,097.
College Scorecard field of study; 47 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% 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 $65,881. College Scorecard.
University of Dayton Civil Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Civil Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Dayton's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,736 | $91,291 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $21,595 | $90,699 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $24,155 | $101,451 | 2.1 years |
| $75–110k | $26,871 | $112,858 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $33,731 | $141,670 | 3.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (66% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Civil Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($83,460) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $48,022 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Civil Engineering at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Civil Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cincinnati | $89,653 | $24,500 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 2 | Ohio State University | $85,202 | $23,545 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 3 | University of Dayton | $83,460 | $26,500 | $29,533 | 80% |
| 4 | University of Akron Main Campus | $82,547 | $21,701 | $13,946 | 52% |
| 5 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| 6 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| 7 | Ohio University-Southern Campusbachelor's & associate | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| 8 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campusbachelor's & associate | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| 9 | Ohio University | $81,019 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 10 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| 11 | Youngstown State University | $80,437 | $27,000 | $12,767 | 50% |
| 12 | Case Western Reserve University | $79,980 | $25,190 | $41,190 | 87% |
| 13 | University of Toledo | $79,886 | $20,500 | $17,249 | 57% |
| 14 | Ohio Northern University | $79,673 | $25,961 | $24,478 | 75% |
| 15 | Cleveland State University | $73,575 | $29,750 | $14,764 | 51% |
3 more Ohio 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 University of Dayton, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Dayton
- Acceptance rate: 65% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,537
- Full cost breakdown · all 63 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Dayton
- Electrical Engineering$95,595
- Mechanical Engineering$88,339
University of Dayton Civil Engineering questions
How much do University of Dayton Civil Engineering graduates earn?
Civil Engineering graduates of University of Dayton earn a median $83,460 four years after graduating and $71,411 one year after. The U.S. median for Civil Engineering graduates across 233 colleges is $85,097.
How much debt do University of Dayton Civil Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Civil Engineering graduates of University of Dayton is $26,500, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,708.
Is University of Dayton a good school for Civil Engineering in Ohio?
On pay, Civil Engineering graduates of University of Dayton earn $83,460 four years out, $2,441 above the median for the same major across 15 Ohio colleges ($81,019) and $1,637 below the U.S. median ($85,097). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Dayton rank for Civil Engineering in Ohio?
Of 15 Ohio colleges reporting Civil Engineering graduate earnings, University of Dayton ranks 3rd. The highest is University of Cincinnati at $89,653.
What jobs do Civil Engineering graduates get?
A common career is civil engineer, with a median wage of $95,270 in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH 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: “University of Dayton Civil Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dayton/majors/civil-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).