# Lawrence Technological University: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Southfield, MI. IPEDS 170675, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lawrence-technological-university/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,836
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,291 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,197 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in MI: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $83,999): -$708
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,806

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,291 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,980 | $135,356 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $27,036 | $140,858 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $28,082 | $146,307 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $33,632 | $175,223 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $37,492 | $195,333 | 3.9 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $90,650 | $27,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $89,165 | $18,750 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Wayne State University | $84,157 | $30,548 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Michigan Technological University | $83,841 | $26,000 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Lawrence Technological University | $83,291 | $30,197 | $32,918 | 61% |
| Western Michigan University | $78,368 | $29,156 | $15,273 | 58% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $92,550 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $92,100 MI, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,550 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $166,930 MI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $110,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $105,080 MI, $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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