# University of Connecticut: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Storrs, CT. IPEDS 129020, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,388
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,883 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,825 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (8 colleges, $87,883): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,786

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,883 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,193 | $62,443 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $16,339 | $67,153 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $20,608 | $84,699 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $28,285 | $116,251 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $33,797 | $138,906 | 2.8 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $87,883 | $23,825 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $87,883 | $23,825 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $87,883 | $23,825 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $87,883 | $23,825 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $87,883 | $23,825 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $87,366 | $31,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Hartford | $84,614 | $25,532 | $30,282 | 54% |
| University of New Haven | $83,798 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $103,650 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $103,150 CT, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $174,440 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $175,490 CT, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $111,710 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $114,710 CT, $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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