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

Moscow, ID. IPEDS 142285, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-idaho/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,885
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,310 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,213

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,310 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,270 | $49,250 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,193 | $48,913 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,374 | $58,444 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,130 | $74,858 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,791 | $82,117 | 1.6 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $86,310 | $21,500 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Boise State University | $81,405 | $27,000 | $21,610 | 60% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage not reported metro, $98,030 ID, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $162,970 ID, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported metro, $117,520 ID, $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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