# The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Chattanooga, TN. IPEDS 221740, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,419
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,615 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,747 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (5 colleges, $80,958): +$10,657
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,518

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,615 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,876 | $43,553 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,919 | $48,153 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,594 | $59,950 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,374 | $76,619 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $19,137 | $84,394 | 1.5 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $91,615 | $20,747 | $14,265 | 50% |
| Vanderbilt University | $82,744 | not reported | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $80,958 | $21,450 | $18,976 | 74% |
| University of Memphis | $79,598 | $29,750 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $78,646 | $20,870 | $14,246 | 58% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $95,630 Chattanooga, TN-GA, $95,910 TN, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,720 Chattanooga, TN-GA, $161,430 TN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $88,040 Chattanooga, TN-GA, $97,190 TN, $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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