# University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Lafayette, LA. IPEDS 160658, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,177
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,128 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,500 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (6 colleges, $81,114): +$5,014
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,031

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,128 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,157 | $51,099 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,283 | $51,676 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,692 | $62,709 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,079 | $78,222 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,562 | $85,014 | 1.6 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $86,128 | $27,500 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $85,627 | $22,486 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $81,524 | $27,000 | $11,864 | 64% |
| University of New Orleans | $80,704 | $21,750 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $68,016 | $32,162 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $68,016 | $32,162 | not reported | not reported |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $97,410 Lafayette, LA, $105,380 LA, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $152,090 Lafayette, LA, $162,850 LA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported Lafayette, LA, $130,510 LA, $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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