# Brigham Young University: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Provo, UT. IPEDS 230038, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,685
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,928 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $9,370 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in UT: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (3 colleges, $85,097): -$3,169
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,169

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,928 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,444 | $52,220 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,112 | $50,560 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,062 | $65,310 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,378 | $81,890 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,542 | $102,710 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Civil Engineering at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | $85,815 | $17,225 | $14,936 | 59% |
| University of Utah | $85,097 | $24,426 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Brigham Young University | $81,928 | $9,370 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $84,180 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $96,830 UT, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $162,650 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $161,120 UT, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $103,380 UT, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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