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

Newark, DE. IPEDS 130943, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-delaware/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,783
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,015 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,918

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,015 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,901 | $44,912 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,099 | $41,608 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,225 | $54,487 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,401 | $71,692 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,580 | $105,390 | 2.0 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $87,015 | $25,500 | $17,799 | 81% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $99,410 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $100,220 DE, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $171,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $181,190 DE, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $129,390 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $95,720 DE, $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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