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

Athens, GA. IPEDS 139959, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-georgia/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,327
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,684 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,744 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (4 colleges, $84,072): +$3,612
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,587

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,684 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,085 | $33,957 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,686 | $36,481 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,096 | $55,003 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $71,156 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,079 | $75,932 | 1.4 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $87,684 | $26,744 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $85,133 | $22,957 | $12,116 | 94% |
| Kennesaw State University | $83,012 | $28,093 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia Southern University | $78,034 | $26,250 | $15,267 | 55% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $76,650 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $84,240 GA, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $157,340 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $161,470 GA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported Athens-Clarke County, GA, $96,530 GA, $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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