# Florida Atlantic University: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Boca Raton, FL. IPEDS 133669, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,671
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,778 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,866 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in FL: 5 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Civil Engineering at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | $86,803 | $21,374 | $10,411 | 78% |
| Florida Institute of Technology | $86,536 | $23,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| University of Florida | $86,453 | $20,121 | $6,541 | 91% |
| University of South Florida | $84,789 | $23,000 | $9,812 | 77% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $84,778 | $23,866 | $8,752 | 63% |
| Florida International University | $84,523 | $21,250 | $9,288 | 74% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $84,451 | $19,480 | $12,568 | 57% |
| Florida State University | $84,340 | $23,199 | $11,297 | 86% |
| University of North Florida | $77,498 | $23,622 | $10,154 | 69% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $83,750 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, $98,570 FL, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $167,160 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, $170,740 FL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $99,600 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, $116,840 FL, $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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