# Minnesota State University-Mankato: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Mankato, MN. IPEDS 173920, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,861
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,989 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,234 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (3 colleges, $79,485): -$4,496
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,108

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,989 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 2.8 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $82,281 | $22,103 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $79,485 | $26,044 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $74,989 | $25,234 | $19,139 | 54% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $128,220 Mankato, MN, $101,480 MN, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $158,750 Mankato, MN, $172,130 MN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $107,120 Mankato, MN, $115,750 MN, $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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