# University of Alaska Fairbanks: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK. IPEDS 102614, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-fairbanks/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,312
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,819 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,750 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in AK: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,722

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,819 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,992 | $35,484 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,065 | $26,929 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,323 | $50,274 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,526 | $68,935 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $17,512 | $77,753 | 1.7 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $86,819 | $13,750 | $10,892 | 38% |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $85,650 | $31,000 | $15,301 | 30% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $111,080 Fairbanks-College, AK, $114,730 AK, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $159,570 Fairbanks-College, AK, $164,260 AK, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $109,410 Fairbanks-College, AK, $110,220 AK, $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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