# University of Alabama at Birmingham: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Birmingham, AL. IPEDS 100663, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,283
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,054 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,596 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in AL: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (5 colleges, $78,858): -$804
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,043

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,054 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,172 | $70,672 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,500 | $67,735 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,161 | $83,734 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $21,805 | $95,288 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,597 | $98,749 | 2.1 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $87,685 | $25,454 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $79,778 | $23,375 | $24,323 | 82% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $78,858 | $20,799 | $18,796 | 64% |
| University of South Alabama | $78,187 | $28,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $78,054 | $26,596 | $18,749 | 64% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $97,420 Birmingham, AL, $99,010 AL, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $166,670 Birmingham, AL, $162,350 AL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $94,330 Birmingham, AL, $102,650 AL, $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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