# Stevens Institute of Technology: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Hoboken, NJ. IPEDS 186867, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stevens-institute-of-technology/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,011
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,609 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in NJ: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (5 colleges, $87,557): +$5,052
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,512

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,609 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,221 | $115,961 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $27,603 | $117,589 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $33,102 | $141,015 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $38,095 | $162,285 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $49,538 | $211,032 | 3.8 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of New Jersey | $93,977 | $26,500 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | $92,609 | $27,000 | $41,346 | 87% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $87,557 | $26,291 | $24,406 | 84% |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $87,389 | $24,085 | $16,504 | 73% |
| Rowan University | $78,834 | $23,000 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $107,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $104,660 NJ, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $183,890 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $180,640 NJ, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $107,910 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $102,630 NJ, $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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