# The Catholic University of America: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131283, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-catholic-university-of-america/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,501
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,821 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,750 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in DC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,724

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,821 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,358 | $70,994 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,895 | $73,191 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $24,723 | $101,117 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $28,295 | $115,727 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $37,651 | $153,993 | 2.8 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $100,990 | not reported | $36,586 | 84% |
| The Catholic University of America | $93,821 | $24,750 | $29,561 | 80% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $101,780 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $103,880 DC, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $185,220 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $185,220 DC, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $120,580 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, not reported DC, $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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