# Michigan State University: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,048
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,650 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $83,999): +$6,651
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,553

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,650 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 | $7,068 | $29,968 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 2.1 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 $96,040 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $92,100 MI, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $134,540 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $166,930 MI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $97,260 Lansing-East Lansing, 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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